Eoghan O’Connell headed a second-half winner as Rochdale shocked Huddersfield 1-0 in the first round of the Carabao Cup.O’Connell got on the end of Matty Done’s inswinging free-kick after 51 minutes to nod home from close range and seal the victory.And he performed heroics at the other end when he cleared Harry Toffolo’s header off the line on the stroke of full-time.It w...Full Story »

Freddie Sears’ brace helped Ipswich progress into the next round of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory against Bristol Rovers at Portman Road.A goal just before half-time from captain Luke Chambers was sandwiched between Sears’ well-taken double.The Tractor Boys went ahead in the 29th minute when Toto Nsiala’s excellent pass released Aaron Drinan on the right, and t...Full Story »

Tyler Walker’s late strike was enough to guide 10-man Coventry into the second round of the Carabao Cup after a 1-0 win at MK Dons.Debutant Walker’s 82nd-minute strike did the trick as the Championship side avoided an upset against their League One hosts at the Stadium:mk.Defender Declan Drysdale was shown a straight red card in the 27th minute for a needless foul on Matthew Sor...Full Story »

Hull left an empty Stadium of Light with a place in the next round of the Carabao Cup after beating Sunderland 5-4 on penalties.The Black Cats were made to pay for not converting one of a number of first-half chances by being held to a goalless draw on Wearside.Hull scored all of their spot-kicks after Will Grigg opened the shoot-out by hitting the legs of goalkeeper Matt Ingram.After Grigg&rsqu...Full Story »

Harrogate advanced into the second round of the Carabao Cup after a marathon penalty shoot-out against Tranmere at Prenton Park which ended 8-7.Town captain Josh Falkingham eventually struck the winning penalty after Manny Monthe had skied his effort into the stands in sudden death.It was just reward for the Football League new boys, who on balance had showed the greater attacking endeavour thro...Full Story »

Morecambe needed a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup following a 1-1 draw at Grimsby.The Shrimps pounced on some indecision early on from the hosts’ defence, with Adam Phillips catching James McKeown off his line and lobbing the ball home out of reach of Mattie Pollock’s desperate lunge to give the visitors the lead in the seventh minute.McK...Full Story »

Millwall boss Gary Rowett hailed a “comfortable performance” as the Lions eased into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 victory over League Two Crawley.Scott Malone and Matt Smith were on target either side of an own goal by Jordan Tunnicliffe, while Sam Ashford replied in this behind-closed-doors match at the Broadfield Stadium.Left wing-back Malone – signed on a s...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday eased some of the gloom over Hillsborough as they avoided a Carabao Cup first-round shock by winning on penalties after a goalless draw at League Two Walsall.The Owls – who will start the Championship season on minus 12 points after breaking spending rules – won the shoot-out 4-2 as Josh Gordon and Alfie Bates missed for the Saddlers.Cameron Dawson saved from Gord...Full Story »

Championship Millwall brushed aside League Two Crawley to book a place in the second round of the Carabao Cup thanks to a 3-1 behind-closed-doors victory.The Lions were good value for their win with a free-flowing display at the Broadfield Stadium as Crawley suffered their first home defeat since November last year.Scott Malone and Matt Smith were on target for Millwall either side of a Jordan T...Full Story »

Ben Garratt saved two shoot-out spot-kicks to ensure that Burton made it through to the second round of the Carabao Cup after a 1-1 draw with Accrington in Jake Buxton’s managerial debut.Lucas Akins had Albion ahead on 32 minutes only for Cameron Burgess to equalise eight minutes from time.New signing Charles Vernam caught the eye for Burton using his pace from wide on the left and a coupl...Full Story »

Oldham manager Harry Kewell could be without forward duo Zak Dearnley and Danny Rowe as his side face Carlisle in the opening round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday.Dearnley, 21, has not been training with the squad as he struggles with a minor niggle.Rowe has also missed midweek sessions for the same reason and is unlikely to feature.Latics could debut new midfield loan signing Ben Garrity, who j...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Russell Martin is set to be without seven players for the Carabao Cup tie with Coventry.George Williams, Richard Keogh and Kieran Agard look set to miss out having been sidelined for the vast majority of pre-season due to injury.Louis Thompson limped off during the friendly with Arsenal and is expected to return to action in three to four weeks.The Dons will also be without defen...Full Story »

Ian Holloway will unveil his new-look Grimsby side when they face Morecambe in the Carabao Cup this weekend.Holloway has been busy in the transfer market this summer, making a total of seven signings.Some of those are young trialists, but Danny Preston, Sean Scannell and Danny Rose will all be in the frame to make an immediate impact.Holloway has been keen to swell the numbers in his squad with ...Full Story »

Sunderland defender Tom Flanagan could be available for Saturday’s Carabao Cup first round clash with League One counterparts Hull after withdrawing from the Northern Ireland squad.Flanagan opted not to travel to Romania with his international team-mates ahead of Friday’s Nations League fixture with his wife due to give birth, and as a result could yet be involved.Manager Phil Parkin...Full Story »

Newport’s new faces could make an appearance when the Exiles host Swansea in the Carabao Cup first round on Saturday.Scot Bennett, Ryan Taylor, Liam Shephard and David Longe-King have all headed to Rodney Parade during the summer, while Scott Twine and Saikou Janneh have arrived on loan.Taylor and Janneh were on target as Newport wrapped up their pre-season schedule with a 4-0 win against ...Full Story »

Northampton have suffered a triple injury blow ahead of their Carabao Cup season-opener at home to Cardiff.Nicky Adams picked up a knock in training a few weeks ago and has been ruled out, while Scott Pollock has been struggling with a groin problem for some time.Shaun McWilliams is in the final phase of his recovery from a long-term knee injury and also misses the start of the season.Versatile ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will be without George Saville and Paddy McNair for their Carabao Cup first-round tie at home to Shrewsbury.The pair are away on international duty with Northern Ireland for their Nations League matches against Romania and Norway.Teenage midfielder Sam Folarin has impressed in pre-season and could make his debut at some stage, while defender Nathan Wood has also caught the eye of m...Full Story »

Ipswich midfielder Flynn Downes will miss the Carabao Cup first round visit of Bristol Rovers after being given time off to “clear his head” amid ongoing transfer speculation.Town have rejected two recent offers from a Premier League club for Downes and manager Paul Lambert hopes the England Under-20 international will benefit from a short break before returning next week.Oli Ha...Full Story »

Jake Buxton could hand a number of players their debuts when he takes charge of Burton for the first time against Accrington.Defenders Neil Eardley and Michael Bostwick have arrived from Lincoln and could bolster the Brewers backline for the Carabao Cup first round tie.Forwards Kane Hemmings and Luke Varney will also be hoping to make their Pirelli Stadium bows.Buxton replaced Nigel Clough as Bu...Full Story »

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG poked fun at his FA Cup drop blunder by tying the Community Shield down with a SEAT BELT. The Gabon striker gave his Arsenal team-mates a right laugh when he dropped the FA Cup trophy after scoring in the Wembley win over Chelsea earlier this month. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang made sure the Community Shield was safe by securing it with a SEAT BELT Credit: Instagram / @a...Full Story »