FL chairman Brian Mawhinney said: "This new agreement is terrific news for the league. The healthy increase in revenue it delivers will provide a timely boost to our clubs as they begin their preparations for the new season and is a massive vote of confidence in League football."
Last season United went out in the first round after a 2-1 AET away defeat at the hands of first division Preston North End.
The draw for the first round of the Carling Cup will be made at 10am tomorrow, and Iron-Bru.net will bring you full details of the draw.
