Mat Sadler was rightly delighted after seeing League Two Walsall come from two goals down to beat League One promotion hopefuls Huddersfield 3-2 in the Carabao Cup.A Nathan Lowe brace and a Michal Helik own goal overturned the visitors’ efforts from Josh Koroma and Josh Ruffels in either half, with Matty Pearson shown a straight red and Lowe having a penalty saved in between.Sadler said: &...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes the future is bright for Stoke after his youngsters took centre stage in the 5-0 Carabao Cup second round win at Middlesbrough.Emre Tezgel and Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas, both 18, were on the scoresheet at the Riverside while there was a hat-trick of assists for 20-year-old Andrew Moran.Tezgel put Stoke ahead in the first half before the Potters stunned their hosts ...Full Story »

Richard Keogh said pride was his overriding emotion after League One Blackpool beat Blackburn 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.The Championship outfit turned early dominance into a lead when Makhtar Gueye’s 21st-minute penalty put Rovers ahead.But the Seasiders, winless in League One this season, turned the game on its head with quickfire goals through Jake Beesley’s close-range finish and Hay...Full Story »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 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 »