The Hatters have been drawn in the same Vertu Trophy group as Brighton & Hove Albion Under-21s in the draw made live on Sky Sports News this afternoon.

Former Hatters defender Curtis Davies and ex-Reading winger Jobi McAnuff conducted the draw, with the Premier League side's youngsters picked to complete Southern Section Group H with Barnet and Cambridge United already confirmed as the Town's other opponents.

Vertu Trophy Group Stage matches will commence in early September, with dates to be confirmed in the coming days.

COMPETITION FORMAT

The top two from each group progress to the knockout stages, with Vertu Trophy fixtures remaining regionalised until the Quarter-Final stage.

Matches level after ninety minutes will be determined by penalty kicks up to the Semi-Final stage.

HOW TO WATCH

The EFL’s domestic rights deal with broadcaster Sky Sports will see every Vertu Trophy match broadcast live on Sky Sports for fans in the UK.

CARABAO CUP

The draw for the Carabao Cup will also take place on Sky Sports News today from 4.30pm.