League Cup News

Simmons' strike is scant consolation
Charlton Athletic - Tuesday 31st of August 11:27 amA superb second-half strike from Stef Simmons proved mere consolation as the Charlton women's team slipped to a disappointing 2-1 League Cup defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion.
The Blue Army - Leicester City FC - Monday 30th of August 8:30 amleicester city face two trips to Portsmouth in the space of a few days following Saturday's third-round draw in the Carling Cup. City are at Fratton Park in a televised Championship match on the evening of Friday, September 24 and now have to play them in the same week in the knock-out competition. It looks likely that the cup-tie will be played on Tuesday, September 21. City and Pompey currently occupy the bottom two places in the Championship. City made it through to the third round with a dramatic victory at Leeds last week after accounting for Macclesfield in the first round. The last meeting between the sides was a Premier League clash at the Walkers Stadium in May 2004 when City won 3-1 with goals from Paul Dickov, James Scowcroft and an own goal. Strikes from Les Ferdinand and Marcus Bent ensured City also won the last meeting at Fratton Park earlier in the same season. The teams have met three times before in the League Cup with one win apiece and a draw. DRAW: Brentford v Everton; Portsmouth v Leicester; Stoke v Fulham; Chelsea v Newcastle; Aston Villa

Man United To Face Scunthorpe In League Cup
Man United Devils - Saturday 28th of August 12:24 pmThis lunchtime the draw for the third round of the League Cup was made, Manchester United will play Scunthorpe United, during the week commencing September 20th.United will start their campaign...>

Tottenham drawn against Arsenal in Carling Cup third round
Telegraph - Saturday 28th of August 12:19 pmHolders Man United begin Carling Cup defence at Scunthorpe as third-round draw also pairs Tottenham and Arsenal.

Tottenham to face Arsenal in League Cup derby
Reuters - Friday 27th of August 3:26 pmLONDON, Aug 28 Reuters - Tottenham Hotspur will host north London rivals Arsenal in the pick of the third round ties in the English League Cup following Saturday's draw.
Charlton Athletic - Friday 27th of August 10:33 amThe Charlton women's team switch their attention to the League Cup this Sunday 2pm as they travel to play Brighton & Hove Albion at Worthing FC.
Clubcall - Wednesday 25th of August 9:40 pm
Accrington Stanley 2 Newcastle United 3: match report
Telegraph - Wednesday 25th of August 8:59 pmPeter Lovenkrands goal separated the two sides as Newcastle was given a good run for its money by lowly Accrington.
Everton FC - Wednesday 25th of August 8:49 pmSteve Round was delighted Everton kept their chances of League Cup success alive by cruising through their opening game of the competition. The Blues defeated League One Huddersfield Town 5-1 at Goodi...
Everton FC - Wednesday 25th of August 8:49 pmSteve Round was delighted Everton kept their chances of League Cup success alive by cruising through their opening game of the competition. The Blues defeated League One Huddersfield Town 5-1 at Goodi...

Zamora double helps Fulham through in League Cup
Reuters - Wednesday 25th of August 3:41 pmLONDON, Aug 25 Reuters - Bobby Zamora struck twice as Fulham thrashed League Two Port Vale 6-0 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the English League Cup.

Video: Diouf Scores Three In His Blackburn Debut
United Army - Wednesday 25th of August 9:26 amMame Biram Diouf, currently on a one-year loan with Blackburn, scored a hat-trick in his full debut against Norwich in the League Cup.Here are the goals: © Raghav for United Army Feed enhanced by Better Feed from Ozh

Stoke City manager Tony Pulis reads riot act as 'disrespectful' Asmir Begovic stokes fire
Telegraph - Wednesday 25th of August 7:37 amStoke City manager Tony Pulis has accused Asmir Begovic of being "disrespectful" after he refused to play Shrewsbury Town in the Carling Cup.

Bolton Wanderers Boss Owen Coyle Happy With Make-Shift Trotters League Cup Win
Goal - Tuesday 24th of August 11:27 pmEx-Burnley manager had to freshen side up after league fixtures...
Goal - Tuesday 24th of August 11:22 pmStriker has good positioning, claims boss...
Goal - Tuesday 24th of August 11:16 pmPotters boss reveals Bosnian claimed his 'mind wasn't right'

Milton Keynes Dons 4 Blackpool 3, aet: match report
Telegraph - Tuesday 24th of August 9:52 pmLewis Guy scored an extra-time winner to give League One side MK Dons the Carling Cup shock of the second round.

West Ham United 1 Oxford United 0: match report
Telegraph - Tuesday 24th of August 8:47 pmScott Parker salvaged West Ham's Carling Cup blushes against lowly Oxford United with a goal three minutes into added time.

Hartlepool United 0 Wigan Athletic 3: match report
Telegraph - Tuesday 24th of August 8:46 pmPressure created by two Premier League hammerings eased temporarily against League One opponents Hartlepool.

Blackpool knocked out of League Cup by MK Dons
Reuters - Tuesday 24th of August 4:38 pmLONDON, Aug 24 Reuters - Blackpool suffered a shock defeat at MK Dons in the League Cup second round on Tuesday while West Ham United and Wigan Athletic recorded morale-boosting victories against lower league opposition.


