Rovers face Cumbria trip

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.