EFL Cup highlights wildest scorelines in competition history
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The EFL Cup is known for producing spectacular high-scoring matches as the competition commences for another season. Noteworthy games include the 6-6 draw between Dagenham & Redbridge and Brentford, which ended in penalties, and Aston Villa's impressive 8-3 comeback against Wycombe. West Ham's record-setting 10-0 victory against Bury in 1983, and Arsenal overcoming a 4-0 deficit to win 7-5 against Reading in 2012 also exemplify the tournament's unpredictability. These memorable encounters highlight the cup's ability to feature thrilling narratives and dramatic finishes.
- •Dagenham & Redbridge and Brentford tied 6-6 on August 13, 2014.
- •Aston Villa scored seven second-half goals to defeat Wycombe 8-3 on September 20, 2005.
- •West Ham United recorded a 10-0 win over Bury on October 25, 1983.
- •Arsenal recovered from 4-0 down to win 7-5 against Reading on October 30, 2012.
- •The 2026 EFL Cup season is underway, promising more thrilling matches.
- 6:39 AMYahoo Sports — Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
- 6:37 AMBBC Sport — Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
"BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
"BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 6:39 AMGoals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
- BBC SportAug 8, 2026, 6:37 AMGoals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
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