Leeds United secured a second victory over Nottingham Forest in just four days, advancing to the third round of the Carabao Cup. The match, held at the City Ground, saw Forest once again struggle to capitalize on their chances, resulting in a late defeat for manager Oliver Glasner in his first home game in charge.
Reports indicate that Forest have agreed a club-record deal worth £50 million ($68 million) to bring in Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who has fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge. The team’s lack of offensive sharpness was evident throughout the match as they failed to find the net once again.
Leeds’ victory was sealed by an opening goal from Dan James, who was a standout performer, followed by a late clincher from James Justin to confirm their progression in the tournament.
Brentford’s Dominant Display and Other Cup Highlights
Meanwhile, Brentford delivered an emphatic 6-1 victory over second-tier Birmingham City, continuing their impressive form following a 3-0 Premier League triumph against Tottenham Hotspur. The Bees’ attacking prowess was on full display with goals from Nathan Collins—who netted twice—alongside strikes from Callum Wilson, Aaron Hickey, Mikkel Damsgaard, and Igor Thiago.
All three newly promoted Premier League teams advanced to the next stage, though Hull City required a penalty shootout to overcome Stoke City after a 1-1 draw. Coventry City overcame a scare by squandering a two-goal lead but ultimately rallied to secure a 4-2 victory against Plymouth Argyle, managed by Frank Lampard.
In other matches, Ipswich Town emerged 3-1 winners over third-tier Leicester City, with Marcelino Nunez scoring twice. West Ham United also saw a notable performance, as Joshua Ajala recorded a double to help his side recover and claim victory.