Manager James Rowberry is relishing his first experience of Newport’s reputation as knockout specialists as his side fought back to beat League One Portsmouth 3-2 and reach the Carabao Cup third round.The Exiles enjoyed plenty of long cup runs under previous boss Michael Flynn, welcoming Manchester City, Tottenham, Leicester, Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham to Rodney Parade.And now Rowberry ...Full Story »

Jamie Reid scored a stoppage-time winner to send Stevenage through to the Carabao Cup third round as they beat League One Peterborough 1-0 at the Lamex.Both sides came into the tie in fine form, the home team unbeaten all season and the visitors with five wins from six.League Two Stevenage had shocked Championship’s Reading 2-1 to reach this stage, while the Posh won at Plymouth.Stevenage ...Full Story »

Aston Villa came from behind to spare manager Steven Gerrard an uncomfortable night with a convincing 4-1 Carabao Cup win at Bolton.The Premier League side were stunned as Dion Charles gave the hosts a 24th-minute lead in Tuesday’s second-round tie at the University of Bolton Stadium but Douglas Luiz levelled directly from a corner.Danny Ings put Villa ahead with a 62nd-minute penalty afte...Full Story »

Blackburn’s young side came from behind to avoid a Carabao Cup second-round upset with a 2-1 win at League Two side Bradford.Jon Dahl Tomasson made 10 changes for the Championship outfit with only Tayo Edun remaining from the starting line-up beaten 3-0 at Sheffield United at the weekend.But they made a fast start as Joe Rankin-Costello’s header was tipped away by home keeper Harry L...Full Story »

Odsonne Edouard and Luka Milivojevic both broke hefty scoring droughts as Crystal Palace eased past Oxford 2-0 and into the Carabao Cup third round.Edouard netted his first goal in 15 matches and since January as the Eagles coasted to victory at the Kassam Stadium.Milivojevic then buried a late penalty to gloss the scoreline – and register his first Palace goal since March 2021.The Serbia ...Full Story »

D’Mani Mellor is a doubt for Wycombe when they take on Bristol City after picking up a knock.The forward was absent for the Chairboys’ win against Barnsley at the weekend and Gareth Ainsworth could still be without a number of players including Ryan Tafazolli, Sam Vokes, Brandon Hanlan and Sullay Kaikai.Goalkeeper Max Stryjek could keep his spot between the sticks after an impressive...Full Story »

Leeds will make a raft of changes for the Carabao Cup tie with Barnsley.Boss Jesse Marsch confirmed a number of fringe players will get the chance to impress against the League One side on Wednesday.Neither Patrick Bamford or Liam Cooper are expected to be risked as they make their way back from respective groin and Achilles issues.Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo (both knee) are still one or two we...Full Story »

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Bolton striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Aston Villa.The Iceland international, who came off the bench during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in League One, sustained a hamstring problem in training.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has no other fresh selection concerns.Defender Eoin Toal, midfielder Josh Sheehan and ...Full Story »

Watford could have forward Ismaila Sarr available again for the Carabao Cup tie against MK Dons.Senegal winger Sarr, who has been linked with a move ahead of the transfer deadline, missed the past two Sky Bet Championship matches with a hamstring issue, but has resumed training.Forward Joao Pedro did not feature in Saturday’s goalless draw at Preston, with Rey Manaj coming into the startin...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild will have new signing Pawel Zuk available for the first time for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup second-round tie against League One Lincoln.The Poland youth international signed a one-year deal on Monday and goes straight into the squad.Wild must otherwise decide whether to stick or twist after fielding an unchanged team for Saturday’s 1-0 win over Harrogate, which...Full Story »

Norwich expect to have forward Adam Idah back in the squad for the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Bournemouth.Republic of Ireland international Idah, out since February after suffering a serious knee injury, has stepped up his recovery and should be available from the bench to help sharpen his match fitness.Full-back Sam Byram (thigh) looks set to return to the side for a first appearance ...Full Story »

Stevenage will check on forwards Danny Rose and Luke Norris ahead of the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Sky Bet League One side Peterborough.Rose (groin) and Norris (Achilles) were both forced off during the second half of Boro’s win over Carlisle on Saturday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the new League Two campaign.Boro boss Steve Evans had decided to field the exact sam...Full Story »

Shrewsbury remain without Aiden O’Brien and Elliott Bennett as they prepare for Tuesday’s Carbao Cup tie against Burnley.Forward O’Brien continues his recovery after undergoing a minor hip operation last week that is expected to keep him out for around a month-and-a-half.Wing-back Bennett, who had ankle surgery last month, is closer to being available to boss Steve Cotterill.Th...Full Story »

Injury-hit Oxford will be without eight players for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup second-round clash with Crystal Palace.Marcus McGuane (calf), James Henry and Alex Gorrin (both hamstring) have joined the U’s growing list of absentees following Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw against Morecambe.Elliott Moore missed that game with a quad problem and remains unavailable, wh...Full Story »

Walsall will be without five players through injury when they host Charlton in the Carabao Cup.Conor Wilkinson, Joss Labadie, Liam Gordon, Oisin McEntee and Joe Riley are all absent.Summer signing Riley was injured in pre-season but could begin light training next week.Liam Bennett, Isaac Hutchinson and Timmy Abraham are in contention if boss Michael Flynn makes changes.Charlton will assess the ...Full Story »

Fleetwood will again be without Paddy Lane when they host Everton in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday.The forward has been serving a suspension for the last two games following his red card late on in the 1-1 League One draw at Morecambe on August 13.Cod Army boss Scott Brown also had Carlos Mendes Gomes (hamstring) unavailable for Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Derby.Darnell Johnson cont...Full Story »

FURIOUS Piers Morgan has slammed Wayne Rooney after the Manchester United legend called on Erik ten Hag to drop Cristiano Ronaldo against Liverpool. The Red Devils have had a nightmare stair to their Premier League campaign. Rooney has called on Ten Hag to drop Ronaldo for Liverpool The England icon also says the club should let Ronaldo go Morgan has slammed Rooney and called on the United l...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as Barcelona ran out 4-1 winners at Real Sociedad on Sunday Lewandowski scored 46 seconds into the game It was the striker's first of two goals Dembele and Fati also impressed WHAT HAPPENED? Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the contest with his first of two goals, but Alexander Isak pulled his team level shortly afterwards. The se...Full Story »

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