Sheffield Wednesday receive bye into Carabao Cup second round after English Football League kick cash-strapped Bury out of competition

By Dom Howson

Published 20th Aug 2019, 17:42 BST

Updated 20th Aug 2019, 18:42 BST

Owls caretaker boss Lee Bullen alongside Neil Thompson

Sheffield Wednesday have been given a bye into the second round of the Carabao Cup after the English Football League expelled Bury from the competition.

The Owls, under the caretaker management of Lee Bullen, were scheduled to face the Shakers in the tournament last Tuesday but the tie was called off due to the Lancashire club's ongoing financial difficulties.

The EFL's ruling means Wednesday will face Rotherham United in the second round. The tie will take place at the New York Stadium on Wednesday, August 28 (7.45pm).

Ticket details will be confirmed shortly.