Blackpool will once again face Accrington Stanley in the group stages of this season's Checkatrade Trophy.
The two teams will be in Northern Group C of this season's competition, alongside newly-promoted League Two side Macclesfield Town.
An invited under-21 side will complete the group when the Round One draw takes place on Wednesday (18 July).
Northern Area Invited Clubs:
1. Everton U21
2. Leicester City U21
3. Manchester City U21
4. Middlesbrough U21
5. Newcastle United U21
6. Stoke City U21
7. West Bromwich Albion U21
8. Wolverhampton Wanderers U21
