Ward's men travel to Sixfields.
Games will be played in the week commencing Monday October 8th.They now begin their quest for JPT glory with the away game against their former boss Aidy Boothroyd.
John Ward and his players watched on with interest as the First Round ties took place this past week, having been given a bye to the second stage of the lower league competition.
The U's will take on Northampton Town in the Second Round of the Johnstone's Paints Trophy.