JPT First Round Opponents Confirmed

Port Vale will host Carlisle United in the first round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The draw was made LIVE on Sky Sports' Soccer AM on Saturday morning, pitting the Valiants against the Cumbrians.

The ties will be played week commencing Monday 31st August.

Last season, Vale went out of the competition at Deepdale as Preston North End inflicted a 3-2 defeat on Rob Page's side.