The U's dates for the Checkatrade Trophy have now been confirmed.
John McGreal's men will face Reading U23s, Gillingham and Southend in the group stages, with two of the three games at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
There is also a trip to Roots Hall to conclude the group stage fixtures in this year's competition.
The agreed times and dates are as follows:-
Reading FC (H)
Tuesday 29th August – 7.30pm KO
Gillingham FC (H)
Tuesday 3rd October – 7.45pm KO
Southend United (A)
Tuesday 7th November – 7.45pm KO (A)
Full details around tickets will follow in due course.