Liverpool under-21s will discover on Friday their next opponents in the EFL Trophy after winning through to the knockout stages of the competition for the first time.
The young Reds, who have been regulars in the tournament since the 2019/20 campaign, progressed to the last 32 after finishing second in their group behind League One side Blackpool.
The competition remains split into Northern and Southern sections until the quarter-final stage, with the draw for the next round also being divided into two per geographical area.
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And it means Liverpool already know they will travel to one of holders Bolton Wanderers, League One outfit Derby County, Bradford City or fellow League Two side Doncaster Rovers. The draw will be made on Sky Sports News on Friday at 6.30pm.
Liverpool U21s, coached by Barry Lewtas, earned their first-ever victory in the EFL Trophy after 12 previous defeats when they won 3-0 at Morecambe in September.
And while they subsequently lost 5-2 at Blackpool and 2-1 at Barrow, Blackpool's 2-1 win over Morecambe in the final group game last week ensured the Reds finished second on goal difference.
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