Barton, 25, appeared at Trafford Magistrates Court to face a charge of assault following the alleged attack on Ousmane Dabo earlier this year.
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The England international has already indicated he will plead not guilty to the charge.
The case is expected to go to trial later this year or early next year.
The player, wearing a gunmetal grey suit, blue shirt with a blue patterned tie and brown suede shoes, did not speak to waiting reporters after the hearing.
The assault charge carries a maximum sentence of up to five years in jail if he is convicted.