EFL TROPHY Oxford United to play Bristol Rovers, Walsall and Chelsea

Oxford United now know who they will face in the group stages of this season's EFL Trophy.

United were pre-drawn in Group D alongside Walsall and Bristol Rovers and that group was completed today by the Under 21 side from Chelsea.
 
The first round of games are due to be played w/c 7th September but can also be played w/c 29th August or 14th/21st September, subject to Carabao Cup progress.
 
Earlier in the day United were handed a home draw against AFC Wimbledon in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
 
The League 1 fixtures will be announced at 9am on Friday.