Forest Green have been drawn away to Championship side Charlton Athletic in the first round of the Carabao Cup. 

It's a third consecutive away tie against opposition from a higher division in the competition Mark Cooper's side. 

Charlton will be buoyant from their recent promotion to the Championship and with the news that manager Lee Bowyer has signed a new contract. 

Forest Green reached the second round of the Carabao Cup last season, exiting after a penalty shootout defeat to  Wycombe Wanderers. 

The last Championship side Forest Green faced was Derby County back in 2009 when the Rams emerged 4-3 victors at the New Lawn in the FA Cup. 

First round ties will be played the week commencing August 12.