THE 16 groups for the 2017-2018 Checkatrade Trophy have been revealed for all 48 League One and League Two clubs and Newport County AFC have been drawn in Group E where they will take on League Two rivals Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers.
The groups, which are split into northern and southern sections, each currently contain three EFL Clubs with a fourth (Category 1 academy team) to be added on Wednesday when the 16 invited under-21 teams are drawn.
The fixtures will also be confirmed on Wednesday, with all Category 1 teams being drawn away from home.
Joining County, Cheltenham, and Forest Green in Group E will be either Brighton & Hove Albion, Chelsea, Fulham, Reading, Southampton, Swansea City, Tottenham Hotspur or West Ham United.
The EFL has said that the clubs have been placed into their respective groups in order to minimise overall travel for EFL clubs and fans following feedback from clubs. This process will be reviewed at the end of the season.
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