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Liverpool handed Burton Albion clash in EFL Cup

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Burton Albion needed extra-time to beat Bury and earn a second-round tie against Liverpool in the EFL Cup.
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Liverpool will travel to Burton Albion in the second round of the English Football League Cup after the Championship side beat Bury 3-2 in extra-time in their first-round tie.

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Jurgen Klopp's men have been handed a trip to the Pirelli Stadium, while Antonio Conte's Chelsea will host Bristol Rovers or Bristol City in the Italian's first experience of the competition.

First-round giant-killers Luton Town – who beat Aston Villa 3-1 at Kenilworth Road – will entertain Leeds United.

League Two side Blackpool will have the chance to claim a scalp when they travel to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace, while Hull City will face a long journey south to face Exeter City.

Draw in full(ties to be played week beginning August 22nd)

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