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The draw for the first round of the Carabao Cup has been made.
Reading FC will take on Colchester at home in the first round.
The first round of the competition is set to be played on Saturday, September 5.
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Some games could be rearranged from the date however, with international fixtures scheduled for the same date in the new-look footballing calendar.
70 out of the 72 EFL Clubs will take part in Round One. Recently relegated sides AFC Bournemouth and Watford have received a bye and will enter the competition in Round Two.
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