Rovers are one of 36 seeded teams who will be split into two regional groups and drawn against an unseeded team from the equivalent pot.

Gary Bowyer’s side have failed to progress past the first round stage in each of the last two seasons.

Rovers suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Scunthorpe in August 2014 and lost away to Carlisle on penalties 12 months earlier following a dramatic 3-3 draw.

First round ties will be played during the week commencing Monday August 10th.