The Reds were entitled to a home tie in the last 32 of the competition but, like Manchester City, asked for dispensation to play the game on the road in a bid to aid the development of the Under-21s players involved. Hence, the clash is set to take place at Prenton Park.
United won all three group games, against Rotherham United, Lincoln City and Doncaster Rovers, and are thoroughly enjoying a first entry into the tournament, which culminates with the final at Wembley on 5 April 2020.
LEASING.COM TROPHY ROUND-OF-32 DRAW
Northern Section
Port Vale v Mansfield
Accrington Stanley v Bolton
Leicester U21 v Doncaster
Salford City v Wolves U21
Everton U21 v Fleetwood
Shrewsbury v Man City U21
Blackpool v Scunthorpe
Tranmere v Man United U21
Southern Section
Colchester v Stevenage
Walsall v Chelsea U21
Brighton U21 v Newport
Portsmouth v Northampton
MK Dons v Coventry
Exeter v Oxford
Peterborough v Ipswich
Bristol Rovers v Leyton Orient
Ties to be played in the week commencing 2 December.