Alan Curbishley's side possess no shortage of quality, with the likes of Franics Jeffers, Dennis Rommedahl, Claus Jensen and Jason Euell in their ranks.
The draw could hardly have been better for Town. With teams in European competiton not entering until Round 3, Charlton are one of the bigger teams in the cup at this stage.
Full Draw:
Burnley v Wolverhampton
Coventry v Sheff Wed
Milton K v Cardiff
Leicester v Mansfield/Preston
Oldham v Tottenham
Colchester v West Brom
Reading v Watford
Wrexham v Sheff Utd
Nottm Forest v Rotherham
Norwich v Bristol Rovers
Crewe v Sunderland
Tranmere v Portsmouth
Man City v Barnsley
Birmingham v Lincoln
Northampton v Southampton
Blackburn v Bournemouth
Grimsby v Charlton
Crystal Palace v Hartlepool
Boston/Luton v Fulham
West Ham v Notts County
Leeds v Swindon
Aston Villa v QPR
Doncaster v Ipswich
Yeovil v Bolton
Bristol City v Everton
Matches to be played in the week beginning 20 September.