Gary Bowyer and the lads have been drawn away to Carlisle United in the 1st Round of the League Cup.
The draw, made a few minutes ago was seeded with Rovers guaranteed to avoid the likes of Burnley, Nottingham Forest and Leeds.
But a tricky midweek trip is now the prospect.
Other highlights of the draw sees Preston face local rivals Blackpool and Burnley being pitted against York City.
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