Kevin Betsy’s side are second in the English Football League after just one point from five matches but deservedly progressed to the third stage thanks to goals from captain Tom Nichols and Liverpool loanee James Balagizi. Image: James Balaghizi celebrates after scoring Crawley’s second goal against Fulham Marco Silva made 10 changes to the side that beat Brentford 3-2 last time out in the Premier League, but even £16m signing Issa Diop on his debut couldn’t deny former Fulham striker Betsy a scalp for his old team.
Walsall 0-1 Charlton
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup second round match between Walsall and Charlton Athletic Charlton reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the second time in 14 seasons with a 1-0 win at League Two’s Walsall. The League One visitors made eight changes, but Diallang Jaiyesimi’s fine second-half finish proved enough to prove the Saddlers’ mood. Wednesday 24 August 19:00 Start 19:45
Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 Rochdale
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Rochdale Wonderful long-range first-half strikes from Jaden Brown, Fisayo Dele-Bahsiru and Dennis Adeniran saw Sheffield Wednesday beat Rochdale 3-0 to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup. After Calum Patterson made a great effort, Brown found the net with a fine effort from 25 yards following a corner in the 23rd minute. Dele-Basiru matched Brown’s effort with an equally impressive strike from around 25 yards to extend Wednesday’s lead, before Andeniran scored arguably the best goal of the night when he collected the ball in the center circle and advanced into the middle before beating Cieran Slicker with an unstoppable shot on the run.
Shrewsbury 0-1 Burnley
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup second round match between Shrewsbury Town and Burnley Summer signing Samuel Bastien opened his Burnley account in style as he fired Vincent Kompany’s side into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win at League One Shrewsbury. Steve Cotterill’s third-tier side matched the Championship club in the first half, but the DR Congo international scored his first goal in English football in the 50th minute as he ended the Shrews’ dreams of a trophy. Shrewsbury found the net late on when Chey Dunkley headed in Luke Leahy’s cross, but the flag went up for offside and Burnley held on.
Barrow 2-2 Lincoln (1-3 on penalties)
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round clash between Barrow and Lincoln It was heartbreaking for League Two side Barrow, who were minutes away from reaching the third round before being beaten on penalties by League One Lincoln City. Lincoln took the lead in the 8th minute through Anthony Scully, but two goals from David Mayo (13) and Ben Whitfield (87) looked to have turned the game around. Just when it looked like the home side were going ahead, Jordon Garrick scored the equalizer in the 92nd minute to send the tie to penalties and Lincoln goalkeeper Jordan Wright was the hero – making three saves to see his side through.
Bolton 1-4 Aston Villa
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup second round match between Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa Aston Villa came from behind to give 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 at Bolton University, but Douglas Luiz equalized directly from a corner. Danny Ings put Villa ahead with a penalty in the 62nd minute after goalkeeper Joel Dixon was fouled, who was again at fault soon after to give Lucas Digne the third. Substitute Leon Bailey added another late on.
Bradford 1-2 Blackburn
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup second round match between Bradford City and Blackburn Rovers 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. Bradford, managed by former Blackburn player and manager Mark Hughes, took the lead after 18 minutes as Andy Cook converted Scott Banks’ cross for his sixth goal of the season. Blackburn equalized in the 31st minute through Bradley Duck, before Dylan Markadei finished from eight yards to seal victory.
Cambridge 0-3 Southampton
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights from the Carabao Cup second round match between Cambridge United and Southampton Che Adams’ double and a late debut strike from teenager Dom Ballard helped Southampton win their first meeting with Cambridge 3-0 to book a place in the third round of the Carabao Cup. Saints forward Adams continued his strong start to the new campaign with a goal in each half to back up his efforts at the weekend, where he scored a double to inspire a comeback win away to Leicester. Substitute Ballard added a third late on to ensure Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side made it back-to-back wins on the road having gone six months without tasting success away from home before Saturday’s triumph.
Colchester 0-2 Brentford
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round clash between Colchester and Brentford Brentford battled to a hard-fought 2-0 win at League Two Colchester United to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup. Bees boss Thomas Frank made the changes, with Mikkel Damsgaard and goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha making their debuts, while Keane Lewis-Potter made his first start – marking the occasion with the opening goal of the game. Brentford sealed victory in the first minute of stoppage time when Ivan Toney’s header from Saman Ghoddos’ corner beat Sorensen and flew into the net.
Derby 1-0 West Brom
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round match between Derby County and West Brom A superb strike from Louie Sibley gave League One Derby a 1-0 win over West Brom in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Pride Park. Sibley curled in a shot from 18 yards to knock out the Championship side who paid for a wasteful finish.
Fleetwood 0-1 Everton
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round match between Fleetwood Town and Everton Everton progressed to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win at League One side Fleetwood. A first-half goal from Demarai Gray, who was an addition to Everton’s starting line-up after Tom Davies was injured in the warm-up, gave Frank Lampard’s side a hard-earned win.
Gillingham 0-0 Exeter (6-5 pen)
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Highlights of the Carabao Cup second round match between Gillingham and Exeter City Gillingham edged out Exeter City 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw could not separate the two sides. Josh Key suffered a horrendous miss from 12 yards allowing David Tutonda to score the winning spot-kick.
Grimsby 0-3 Nottingham Forest
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