Aston Villa have been drawn alongside AFC Wimbledon, Crawley Town and Portsmouth in the group stages of the 2022/23 Papa John’s Trophy.
Villa Under-21s, who reached Round Two last season, will compete in southern section Group B following Thursday’s draw.
Pompey will do battle in League One this term while the Dons and the Reds both ply their trade in League Two.
Rotherham United lifted the trophy in 2021/22 following a 4-2 victory over Sutton United at Wembley.
Dates and kick-off times for EFL Trophy fixtures will be confirmed in due course.