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confirmed on 13 August 2020 [49] that they would play at least 2 Friendlies in the Delayed Pre-season in 2020, both behind closed doors both at Ashton Gate Stadium, against Cheltenham Town and Portsmouth.The latter cancelled the friendly after agreeing to move their Carabao cup fixture forward a week.

[53] The third round draw was made on 30 November, with Premier League and EFL Championship clubs all entering the competition.

[55] The first round draw was made on 18 August, live on Sky Sports, by Paul Merson.

[56] The draw for both the second and third round were confirmed on 6 September, live on Sky Sports by Phil Babb.