Oxford United will discover their first round opponents in the EFL Cup tomorrow lunchtime.

The competition's opening draw is normally released on the day before the Football League's fixtures are announced.

But the rebranded EFL have kept the details under wraps until this afternoon.

It will be streamed live on Facebook at 1pm and the U's, who are unseeded, now know the list of their potential opponents.

As usual, the first round is split between northern and southern clubs, so Michael Appleton's men will face one of 18 opponents.

They include Aston Villa, relegated from the Premier Division, and Brentford, who were thrashed 4-0 by the U's in the first round last season.

The EFL have also announced the matchday dates for league games next season, ahead of the fixture release at 9am tomorrow.

The Sky Bet League One campaign will end with a noon kick-off on Sunday, April 30.

Visit oxfordmail.co.uk/sport from 9am tomorrow for a full run-down of United's fixtures in League One.