The Mariners will face Lincolnshire rivals Scunthorpe United during the group stages of the 2019/2020 EFL Trophy.
Both clubs were drawn in Group A of the northern section this afternoon, along with League One side Sunderland.
A category one invited Academy will be added to each group of the draw – in both regional sections – during a live draw on Friday.
That is due to take place on talkSPORT at around 12.30pm. Town, and the Iron, could face any one of these category one sides:
Aston Villa
Everton
Leicester City
Liverpool
Manchester City
Manchester United
Newcastle United
Wolves
In the group stage of the competition, clubs are awarded three points for a win, and one point for a draw, like in their respective leagues.
However, when a game in the EFL Trophy finishes in a draw after 90 minutes, the two sides will compete in a penalty shoot-out, with an additional point on offer for the winners.
