Gillingham will be joined in Group A of the Papa John’s Trophy southern section by Charlton Athletic, Colchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion U21’s.

Neil Harris’ men are set to kick-off their campaign week commencing August 29th, and will play two of their three group stage fixtures at home. 

Last season the Gills beat Colchester United away in their opening group game, but then lost at home to both Ipswich Town and West Ham United which saw the club eliminated from the tournament.