League Cup News

Simmons' strike is scant consolation

A 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.

Pompey next in Carling

leicester 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

This 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

Holders 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

LONDON, 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.

Women head for Worthing

The 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.

FT:Accr Stanley 2-3 Newcastle: Newcastle survive a late fightback from Stanley to go through to the third round of the League Cup.

Accrington Stanley 2 Newcastle United 3: match report

Peter Lovenkrands goal separated the two sides as Newcastle was given a good run for its money by lowly Accrington.

Round Delighted To Progress

Steve 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...

Round Pleased To Progress

Steve 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

LONDON, 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

Mame 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

Stoke 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

Ex-Burnley manager had to freshen side up after league fixtures...

Blackburn Rovers Manager Sam Allardyce Praises Manchester United Loan Star Mame Biram Diouf After League Cup Hat-Trick Downs Norwich City

Striker has good positioning, claims boss...

Tony Pulis Insists Asmir Begovic Refused To Play For Stoke City In League Cup Second Round Tie Against Shrewsbury Town

Potters boss reveals Bosnian claimed his 'mind wasn't right'

Milton Keynes Dons 4 Blackpool 3, aet: match report

Lewis 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

Scott 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

Pressure created by two Premier League hammerings eased temporarily against League One opponents Hartlepool.

Blackpool knocked out of League Cup by MK Dons

LONDON, 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.