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Football League new boys Burton Albion face a difficult away trip to Championship club Reading in the first round of the Carling Cup.

Albion were promoted to the Football League for the first time in their history after being crowned Blue Square Premier champions. New Burton manager Paul Peschisolido, who was appointed last month, described the draw as "fantastic" for the midlands club as they come up against a Royals side that reached the Championship play-offs last term.

"It is wonderful for the club and for the players to make a name for themselves," he told Sky.

"It's a fantastic draw. A lot of my players haven't even had an opportunity to play in the League so this will be a good chance to show what they can do."

Torquay, who followed Burton into the Football League, also face Championship opposition after they were drawn away to Crystal Palace.

Relegated West Brom, who were the top seeds in the regionalised draw, face a tricky tie away to Bury, who reached the League Two play-offs last term.

Cash-strapped Darlington, who are due to come out of administration this summer, were handed further good news with a potentially money-spinning home tie against Leeds United.

Ties will be played the week commencing August 10.

CARLING CUP FIRST ROUND

Accrington Stanley v Walsall

Huddersfield Town v Stockport County

Rotherham United v Derby County

Tranmere Rovers v Grimsby Town

Sheffield Wednesday v Rochdale

Bury v West Bromwich Albion

Notts County v Doncaster Rovers

Lincoln City v Barnsley

Scunthorpe United v Chesterfield

Coventry City v Hartlepool United

Darlington v Leeds United

Preston North End v Morecambe

Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool

Carlisle United v Oldham Athletic

Nottingham Forest v Bradford City

Macclesfield Town v Leicester City

Sheffield United v Port Vale

Cardiff City v Dagenham & Redbridge

Wycombe Wanderers v Peterborough United

Southampton v Northampton Town

Barnet v Watford

Hereford United v Charlton Athletic

Bristol Rovers v Aldershot Town

Millwall v AFC Bournemouth

Gillingham v Plymouth Argyle

Colchester United v Leyton Orient

Reading v Burton Albion

Exeter City v Queens Park Rangers

Cheltenham Town v Southend United

Brentford v Bristol City

Yeovil Town v Norwich City

Crystal Palace v Torquay United

Milton Keynes Dons v Swindon Town

Swansea City v Brighton & Hove Albion

Shrewsbury Town v Ipswich Town

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