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Leeds United announce fixture list for upcoming EFL Trophy campaign

The draw for the group stage of the EFL Trophy was made last week, pitting Leeds United's youngsters up against League One duo Accrington Stanley and Blackpool, as well as EFL newcomers Barrow.

Leeds will enter an Under-21s side into the competition for the 2020/21 campaign after achieving Category One academy status and entering into Premier League 2 recently.

It will be the first time that a Leeds side has played any part in the competition, which has been known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy and Checkatrade Trophy in recent years, since 2010.

Now, a week on from being drawn into Group G, Leeds' fixture list for the group stage has been confirmed, with the competition getting underway on Tuesday, September 8.

First, the Whites youngsters will travel to the Crown Ground to face John Coleman's Accrington Stanley for a 7pm kick-off.

A month later, Leeds will face last season's National League champions, Barrow, at Holker Street, with the game scheduled to take place on Tuesday, October 6, with the contest getting underway at 7:45pm.

Leeds will conclude their group matches with a trip to Blackpool, with that game pencilled in for a 7:45pm kick-off on Tuesday, November 10.

The last time a Leeds side of any capacity participated in the EFL Trophy was back in February 2010 when the Whites lost to Carlisle United in the Nothern Area Final, losing 6-5 on penalties at the end of the second-leg after the scores were tied at 4-4.

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