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Sutton break new ground with penalty shoot-out win over Cambridge
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA30 hits
Sutton reached the second round of the Carabao Cup for the first time after beating League One Cambridge on penalties after the game had finished 2-2.Both sides came close in the space of a minute early on, as Cambridge goalkeeper Will Mannion kept out Aiden O’Brien’s header with Sutton unable to force the rebound in. Down the other end Elias Kachunga was denied by Steve Arnold.The v...Full Story »
Wrexham make winning return to League Cup with shoot-out success over Wigan
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA27 hits
English Football League new boys Wrexham dumped out Wigan on penalties as they reached the second round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 16 years.The hosts dominated but were held to a goalless draw in normal time before winning the shoot-out 4-2.Charlie Hughes and Thelo Aasgaard both hit their spot-kicks high over the crossbar as the Latics crashed out.Jake Bickerstaff squandered a big ...Full Story »
Youthful Blackburn outfit edge past Walsall in seven-goal thriller at Ewood Park
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA27 hits
A youthful Blackburn survived a Carabao Cup first-round scare before overcoming Sky Bet League Two Walsall in a 4-3 victory.The Championship outfit twice came from behind with goals from Oisin McEntee and Ross Tierney cancelled out by Zak Gilsenan and Niall Ennis before half-time.Strikes from Jake Garrett and John Buckley gave Blackburn breathing space but Ronan Maher’s late strike ensured...Full Story »
Ammies come through shoot-out to stun Preston at Deepdale
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA24 hits
Sky Bet League Two Salford dumped Championship side Preston out of the Carabao Cup after a penalty shoot-out win at Deepdale.Preston had fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 after 90 minutes, only for substitutes Ryan Ledson and Mads Frokjaer-Jensen to miss from the spot and send the Ammies through with a 4-2 win.The home fans had earlier been left stunned as Preston took the lead after only fi...Full Story »
Nigel Clough believes Mansfield could inflict a big loss on teams this season
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA29 hits
Mansfield turned on the style to see off Grimsby 2-0 in the Carabao Cup first round and delighted Stags boss Nigel Clough believes a team could be in for a real hiding if they can reproduce that form.Lucas Akins netted a 27th-minute penalty in a one-sided first half and Rhys Oates added a crucial second on 55 minutes.But it could have been many more and Clough said: “I think you can see al...Full Story »
Michael Carrick impressed by Middlesbrough response to early Huddersfield goal
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA26 hits
Michael Carrick praised his Middlesbrough side’s control as they ran out 3-2 winners over 10-man Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup first round.Kian Harratt gave Huddersfield an early lead but they had Jaheim Headley sent off in the 13th minute.And Boro took full advantage with goals from Samuel Silvera, Isiah Jones and Riley McGree before Kyle Hudlin’s late consolation.Carrick said: &l...Full Story »
‘He hasn’t said yes and hasn’t said no’ – Swansea in Joel Piroe contract talks
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA22 hits
New Swansea boss Michael Duff revealed the club are talking to star striker Joel Piroe to try to entice him to extend his stay at the club.The Dutchman is out of contract next summer and gave Duff a first-hand look at what he can do by scoring two of his side’s goals in a 3-0 demolition of League One side Northampton in the first round of the Carabao Cup.“We haven’t received a ...Full Story »
Graham Coughlan: Newport players and fans showed club DNA in Carabao Cup win
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA24 hits
Newport boss Graham Coughlan hailed a morale-boosting victory for his side as they fought back from a goal down to beat League One Charlton 3-1 in the Carabao Cup first round.Daniel Kanu put the visitors ahead just before half-time, but second-half strikes from Aaron Wildig, Will Evans and Seb Palmer-Houlden sealed a second-round spot for the Exiles for the seventh successive season.“I&rsq...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell hails ‘sensational’ Exeter response in cup victory over Crawley
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA22 hits
Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was delighted with the second-half response from his side as they reached the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over Sky Bet League Two club Crawley.After falling behind in controversial circumstances – former Plymouth and Torquay striker Klaidi Lolos headed in from a corner when Exeter were down to 10 men and trying to make a substitution – ...Full Story »
Mark Hughes targets cup run for Bradford
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA22 hits
Bradford manager Mark Hughes hopes a good cup run can boost their league form after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win over Accrington in the Carabao Cup first round.The Bantams reached the League Two play-offs last season but lost their league opener on Saturday.Summer signing Alex Pattison got them off their mark in the first minute of first-half stoppage time at the Wham Stadium, racing one-on-one w...Full Story »
Alex Neil praises teenage midfielder Sol Sidibe after Stoke beat West Brom
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA30 hits
Stoke boss Alex Neil reserved special praise for 16-year-old debutant Sol Sidibe following their 2-1 win over West Brom in the Carabao Cup.A first-half own goal from Josh Griffiths and calm finish from Andre Vidigal – either side of Brandon Thomas-Asante’s second-half leveller – saw the Potters progress to round two.Sidibe, son of club icon Mamady, was deservedly named man of t...Full Story »
Ethan Chislett opens Port Vale account with double strike to sink Cod Army
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA24 hits
Ethan Chislett struck twice as Port Vale came from behind to beat Fleetwood 3-2 and reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.Cian Hayes had given the visitors an early lead in the fifth minute when he curled home a fine effort off the far post.South African Chislett, a summer signing on a free transfer after leaving AFC Wimbledon, equalised in style with a stunning strike from the edge of the b...Full Story »
Matt Taylor says Rotherham were ‘shell-shocked’ at start of Morecambe tie
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA24 hits
Rotherham boss Matt Taylor was pleased to see his side shake off their weekend hammering at Stoke with a 4-2 Carabao Cup penalty shootout victory over Morecambe.The Millers were thumped 4-1 in their Championship opener and boss Taylor said his side were “shell-shocked” in an opening 25 minutes against the League Two side where they fell behind to Michael Mellon’s clinical finis...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield hails substitutes as Wycombe down MK Dons
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA28 hits
Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield praised the impact of his substitutes after they helped see off MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Brandon Hanlan struck the opener for the League One Chairboys deep into the second half before setting up the second for Chris Forino after the visitors had to endure an uncomfortable first 45 minutes at Stadium MK.Bloomfield said: “We had to abandon...Full Story »
Ben Waine brace sees Plymouth through in Carabao Cup
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA25 hits
New Zealand international Ben Waine bagged two first-half goals as Championship newcomers Plymouth eased into the EFL Cup second round 2-0 against League One Leyton Orient at Home Park.Argyle’s opener came seconds after Orient striker Joe Pigott fired just wide on 25 minutes.Waine pounced on a back-pass from Os central defender Omar Beckles to calmly slot past advancing keeper Sam Howes, m...Full Story »
Juninho Bacuna bags brace as Birmingham beat Cheltenham in Carabao Cup
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA22 hits
Juninho Bacuna scored twice as Birmingham cruised into the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win at Cheltenham.The Curacao international’s first goal was a heavily deflected shot in the 24th minute which flew past goalkeeper Luke Southwood off defender Liam Smith after efforts from Keshi Anderson and Koji Miyoshi were blocked.Miyoshi was tripped by former Birmingham defender ...Full Story »
Andre Vidigal on target again as Stoke knock West Brom out of Carabao Cup
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA29 hits
Andre Vidigal’s winner saw Stoke progress to round two of the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 win over fellow Championship side West Brom.The summer signing – who also bagged a brace at the weekend – stepped off the bench to net the decisive goal with 25 minutes remaining.The hosts went ahead after 27 minutes as Wesley’s shot came back off the post before hitting goalkeeper Josh G...Full Story »
Rampant Reading dump Millwall out of Carabao Cup
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA25 hits
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan’s double helped rifle Reading to a shock 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Millwall at The Den.The Nigerian striker netted early in both halves before substitute Charlie Savage’s free-kick and Mamadi Camara’s late strike fired Ruben Selles’ League One visitors to an impressive first-round triumph over their Championship opponents.The Royals grabbed the lead in...Full Story »
Jake Beesley double helps Blackpool dump Derby out of Carabao Cup at Pride Park
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA25 hits
Derby County crashed to a second home defeat in four days after Jake Beesley grabbed a brace to give Blackpool a 2-0 Carabao Cup win at Pride Park.Blackpool outplayed Derby in the first half and although the home side were better in the second, there was no way back.The visitors went ahead in the seventh minute when Derby’s defence failed to deal with a cross from the left by James Husband...Full Story »
Kusini Yengi continues scoring streak with brace as Portsmouth beat Forest Green
Posted Wednesday, August 09, 2023 by PA25 hits
Kusini Yengi made it three goals in four days as he guided Portsmouth to a comeback 3-1 win against Forest Green in the Carabao Cup’s first round.His brace, coupled with a Zak Swanson strike, saw Pompey overcome their Sky Bet League Two opponents at The Bolt New Lawn.Tyrese Omotoye scored his first goal for Forest Green to open his account for Rovers.Rovers stopper Jamie Searle had to reac...Full Story »
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