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Charlie Adam ‘really impressed’ with Fleetwood’s cup display

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Charlie Adam was overjoyed after Fleetwood stunned League One Rotherham 2-1 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The Cod Army found themselves behind in the opening exchanges after Jamie McCart’s early opener at Highbury.But Ryan Graydon’s impressive brace within 13 first-half minutes sent the hosts through.“I’m really impressed with the performance,” Adam said. &...Full Story »

Richie Wellens pleased to see Leyton Orient shut out Millwall in cup triumph

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Manager Richie Wellens was able to enjoy watching from on high as Leyton Orient completely shut down Millwall as the League One side defeated their Championship opponents 1-0 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Wellens was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands as Dan Agyei’s first-half goal sent the O’s through to round three with what was the only shot on target in ...Full Story »

Leicester score four past Tranmere to ease into Carabao Cup third round

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Leicester secured a safe passage through to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tranmere at the King Power Stadium.Leicester made eight changes from their defeat to Fulham at the weekend and took a while to get in their stride but it was Jordan Ayew – on his first start – that gave the Foxes a narrow half-time advantage.An imperious-looking Leicester p...Full Story »

Mileta Rajovic fires Watford through as Tom Cleverley gets win over Wayne Rooney

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Watford marched into the third round of the Carabao Cup as manager Tom Cleverley triumphed 2-0 over his old Manchester United team-mate, Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney.A goal in each half from Hornets striker Mileta Rajovic was enough to see off Argyle, although substitute Ryan Hardie hit the post for Rooney’s men late on.Cleverley made seven changes from the team that beat Derby 2-1 at home o...Full Story »

Matt O’Riley injured on debut but Brighton progress in Carabao Cup

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Brighton booked a place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-0 home victory over League one Crawley in the first competitive game between the sides since 1992.Scott Lindsey’s Red Devils put up a brave fight and gave a fine account of themselves against a much-changed Seagulls side.Goals from Simon Adingra and Jeremy Sarmiento put Brighton in charge, and they scored twice more in ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday fight back for comfortable Grimsby victory

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday survived a scare against Grimsby to book their spot in the Carabao Cup third round with a comfortable 5-1 comeback win at Blundell Park.Cameron McJannet put Grimsby in front with a header to give the hosts a half-time lead but quick-fire goals from Ike Ugbo and Jamal Lowe turned the tide within the opening 10 minutes of the second half.A late brace from Callum Paterson extend...Full Story »

Dan Agyei effort enough as Leyton Orient upset Millwall

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Dan Agyei’s well-taken goal sent Leyton Orient into the third round of the Carabao Cup as the League One side upset Millwall of the Championship 1-0 at The Den.The O’s have given themselves a shot at being drawn against one of the Premier League’s big hitters in Wednesday night’s draw after comfortably holding off an anaemic Lions performance.Agyei sent the away end into ...Full Story »

Blackpool come from behind to stun Blackburn at Ewood Park

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Managerless Blackpool produced a stirring comeback to shock Championship Blackburn 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.Rovers went ahead in the 21st minute when Arnor Sigurdsson was brought down by Oliver Casey. Makhtar Gueye stepped up to expertly slot home the penalty.It felt as though it would be a routine win at that stage and Sigurdsson fired over from close range shortly afterwards, though Elliot Emble...Full Story »

Jean-Philippe Mateta scores twice as Crystal Palace cruise through

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

Jean-Philippe Mateta struck twice at Selhurst Park to inspire Crystal Palace to a 4-0 Carabao Cup second-round victory over Norwich.Daichi Kamada opened the scoring inside the first two minutes in south London for his first competitive goal in an Eagles shirt and added an assist when Mateta made it two after the break.It was a beauty of a bicycle kick from the Paris Olympic silver medallist, who...Full Story »

Kenneth Paal nets winning penalty as QPR beat Championship rivals Luton in cup

Posted Wednesday, August 28, 2024 by PA

QPR beat Championship rivals Luton 4-1 on penalties to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup following a tough encounter at Loftus Road.After the game ended level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, Kenneth Paal stepped up to score the winning penalty as Rangers won the shootout, converting all their spot-kicks.Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minut...Full Story »

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