Carlisle United's under-18s have been handed a trip to Fleetwood in the first round of this season's FA Youth Cup.

Darren Edmondson's academy side will go to Highbury Stadium as they launch their campaign in the prestigious competition.

Among the players available for the young Blues will be 17-year-old Liam McCarron, who has forced his way into the first-team squad this season.

Edmondson's team will be aiming to go further in the cup than last season, when they reached the second round before losing to Hartlepool.

Fleetwood's academy manager is former Blackpool and England under-19 player Ciaran Donnelly.

A date for the tie is yet to be confirmed but it must be played before November 3.

In the meantime, the Blues are also in action next Monday night in the Cumberland Cup first round against Workington Reds.

The game is being played at Penrith's Frenchfield Park, kick-off 7.30pm.