EFL: Crystal Palace Edges Out Millwall in League Cup Thriller
Crystal Palace advances to the last 16 of the League Cup after a thrilling 4-2 penalty shootout win over Millwall, with goalkeeper Walter Benitez making crucial saves.
The deadlock was broken in the 72nd minute when Palace defender Chris Richards scored with a close-range...
Brentford edged out Aston Villa in the League Cup, drawing 1-1 in regular time before triumphing 4-2 in a penalty shootout. Harvey Elliott broke Villa's 509-minute goal drought with a clever finish after Brentford goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson's error, capitalizing on a defensive blunder. However, Aaron Hickey's stunning volley from a long throw-in headed by Pau Torres leveled the score for Brentford.
Valdimarsson atoned for his mistake by making crucial saves on penalties from John McGinn and Matty Cash, while Mikkel Damsgaard sealed the win with a composed finish. This victory marked a significant turnaround for Brentford, who advanced to the last 16 of the League Cup. Meanwhile, Villa's struggles continued under Unai Emery, whose team had yet to score in their first four Premier League matches.
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In other League Cup matches, Crystal Palace overcame Millwall 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Chris Richards had given Palace the lead, only for Ryan Leonard to equalize in the final minutes. Fourth-tier Grimsby Town continued their Cinderella story, defeating Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 with Jaze Kabia's header, reaching the fourth round for the first time since 2001-02.
Millwall had the early chances, with Camiel Neghli and Josh Coburn failing to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Despite the Lions' pressure, Palace's defense held firm.
The deadlock was broken in the 72nd minute when Palace defender Chris Richards scored with a close-range strike after Millwall failed to clear a corner. However, Millwall equalized in stoppage time through Ryan Leonard's glancing header, sending the match to a shoot-out.
🦅 @CPFC come out on top in the South London derby!#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/9EKUpvlvKM
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 16, 2025
In the shoot-out, Palace goalkeeper Walter Benitez made crucial saves from Tristan Crama and Aidomo Emakhu, securing the win for the Eagles. Earlier, Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta had a glaring chance to win the match, but he blazed wide from six yards.
Grimsby Advances to League Cup Fourth Round
Grimsby Town made history by reaching the League Cup fourth round for the first time in 24 years, defeating Championship side Sheffield Wednesday 1-0. Jaze Kabia's 49th-minute header from a corner secured the win, as Grimsby built on their remarkable penalty shootout victory over Manchester United in the previous round.
The Mariners showcased their League Two form, displaying composure and discipline to outmaneuver Wednesday. Meanwhile, Wednesday's fans were noticeably absent in large numbers, continuing their boycott in protest against club owner Dejphon Chansiri. In contrast, over 6,000 traveling Grimsby fans celebrated their team's victory, basking in the spotlight.
⏹️ @officialgtfc are heading for Round Four! #EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/MgN546KNeq
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 16, 2025
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