Rotherham United to host Accrington Stanley in the Carabao Cup

ROTHERHAM United have been drawn at home to Accrington Stanley in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

The tie is at AESSEAL New York Stadium week beginning August 9, soon after the home League One opener against Plymouth Argyle.

Stanley finished 11th in League One last term under John Coleman.

It will be the first meeting between the two in the "League Cup". The previous one in either of the major domestic knockout competitions was back in 1931 in the FA Cup.

In the Papa John's Trophy, Paul Warne's side have been paired with Doncaster Rovers and Scunthorpe United in Group E.