Bolton Wanderers to face Leeds United's U21s in Papa John's Trophy group stage

The group stage of the Papa John's Trophy took place this morning and Bolton Wanderers learned their final opponents.

We already know that Wanderers will face Crewe Alexandra and Tranmere Rovers in Group B of the Northern section of the draw. At this stage of the competition, it is split into North and South sections.

The competition involves all sides in both League One and League Two. Today's draw will see the final sides in the groups confirmed as a host of Premier League academy sides join in.

Wanderers can face the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Everton, Leeds United, Newcastle United, Wolves and Leciester City's youngsters in the next round. The draw to decide the group stage of the competition took place today

And Wanderers will face the young guns of Leeds when the competition gets under way, as well as taking on Crewe and Tranmere.

Thanks for staying with our coverage of the group stage of the Papa John's Trophy draw. We'll be back later with another live blog for the first round of the Carabao Cup, where Wanderers will learn their opponents in that competition.

Group A

Charlton Athletic

Colchester United

Gillingham

Brighton & Hove Albion U21

Group B

AFC Wimbledon

Crawley Town

Portsmouth

Aston Villa U21

Group C

Cheltenham Town

Milton Keynes Dons

Walsall

West Ham U21

Group D

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Wycombe Wanderers

Tottenham Hotspur U21

Group E

Bristol Rovers

Plymouth Argyle

Swindon Town

Crystal Palace U21

Group F

Exeter City

Forest Green Rovers

Newport County

Southampton U21

Group G

Oxford United

Leyton Orient

Sutton United

Chelsea U21

Group H

Cambridge United

Ipswich Town

Northampton Town

Arsenal U21

Group A

Harrogate Town

Hartlepool United

Morecambe

Everton U21

Group B

Bolto