The Bulls have been drawn at home to Championship club Coventry City in the First Round of the Carling Cup.
Coventry, now managed by Mickey Adams, have had a financial struggle over the last few years since dropping out of the Premiership but have stabilised in the Championship and are a rated as a play-off contender for the coming season.
There are several famous names in the Coventry squad including former Scottish international Don Hutchinson and Trinidad's Stern John.
In other notable ties in the draw Accrington entertain Notts Forest, Chester travel to Leeds, Barnet travel to Cardiff, and Shrewsbury travel to Birmingham City. The games will take place in the week commencing August 21st.