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Carabao Cup second round: Leicester City drawn at Stockport County and Tranmere host Newcastle

Leicester City will travel to League Two Stockport County in the second round of the Carabao Cup, with Newcastle United visiting fourth-tier Tranmere Rovers.

Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa also face third-tier opposition in Bolton Wanderers.

The second round ties will take place during the week commencing Monday, 22 August.

There are tricky away trips to League Two sides for newly-promoted Premier League Nottingham Forest, who face Grimsby Town, and Fulham, who go to Crawley Town.

A host of top-flight teams will play at League One grounds, with Southampton visiting Cambridge United and Brentford travelling to Colchester United, while Oxford United host Crystal Palace and Forest Green Rovers welcome Brighton.