THE EFL have introduced a preliminary round for the Carabao Cup for the first time.
Nine Premier League teams competing in Europe mean the cup has to be restructured this season.
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A preliminary round will take place before the first round, consisting of four teams.
They include the two teams promoted from the National League last season, Barnet and Oldham, as well as Accrington Stanley and Newport County, who finished in the lowest two spots in the EFL.
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