U's to face Ipswich and Northampton in Papa John's Trophy

United will face Ipswich Town and Northampton Town in this upcoming season's Papa John's Trophy group stage...

Mark Bonner’s men have been selected to play against the Tractor Boys and Cobblers as three of the four teams in Group H Southern.

One of 16 invited Under 21 sides will make up the final team in the group, with the draw taking place live on Sky Sports News at 11:30am on Thursday 23rd June.

The U’s will aim to improve on last season’s campaign which saw them reach the quarter-finals before being knocked out at the hands of eventual winners Rotherham United.

All EFL Clubs will play two of their three matches at home in the group stages, with the opening ties to take place week commencing 29th August.