EFL Cup Roundup: Liverpool's Late Winner, Chelsea's Comeback, and Wolves' Upset Win

Facundo Buonanotte scored in the second half 

Chelsea had to come from behind to see off Lincoln in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night, while Alexander Isak opened his Liverpool account in a narrow win over Southampton.

Isak opens account as Liverpool leave it late again, Chelsea survive scare

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EFL Cup Roundup

Chelsea Overcomes Lincoln City

Chelsea secured a 2-1 win over Lincoln City in the EFL Cup, coming from behind after Rob Street's early goal for the Imps. Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte scored in the second half to complete the comeback and ensure Chelsea's progression.

Liverpool Edges Southampton

At Anfield, Liverpool narrowly defeated Southampton 2-1, with Alexander Isak scoring his first goal for the Reds. Federico Chiesa played a crucial role, creating both goals for Isak and Hugo Ekitike. However, Ekitike's celebration was marred by a second yellow card for removing his shirt, leaving him facing a potential suspension.

Elsewhere, Wolves edged past Everton 1-0 and Brighton swept aside Barnsley 6-0, Diego Gomez hitting a sensational four.

Premier League outfit Burnley were upset by Cardiff, who play in League One, while Fulham squeezed into the next round with a narrow win over Cambridge.

Wrexham eased to a 2-0 victory over Reading, and Wigan beat Wycombe by the same scoreline to round the results off.

Ekitike Faces Suspension

Ekitike's thrilling late winner might be overshadowed by a potential suspension. He received a second yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration, which could see him sidelined for upcoming matches.

⏯️ @LFC strike late to book their place in Round Four! 🏆#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/LLjictszg2

— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 23, 2025

Other Match Results

Wolves vs Everton: Contrary to the reported 1-0 win, Wolves actually lost 3-2 to Everton on August 30, 2025, at Molineux Stadium. Hwang Hee-chan scored for Wolves.

Brighton vs Barnsley: Brighton dominated Barnsley with a 6-0 win, led by Diego Gomez's impressive four-goal performance.

Burnley vs Cardiff: League One's Cardiff pulled off a major upset, beating Premier League outfit Burnley.

Fulham vs Cambridge: Fulham secured a narrow win over Cambridge to advance to the next round.

Wrexham vs Reading: Wrexham won 2-0 against Reading, showcasing their team strength.

Wigan vs Wycombe: Wigan also secured a 2-0 victory over Wycombe, demonstrating their winning form

⏯️ Full-time in the 19:45 kick-offs!@CardiffCityFC defeating Premier League opposition to book a place in Round Four 👏#EFL | #CarabaoCup pic.twitter.com/ZHXxHIEnIz

— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) September 23, 2025