Fleetwood Town eliminates Arsenal in EFL Cup penalty shootout
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:28 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor expressed satisfaction after his team advanced in the EFL Cup by eliminating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties. The match ended 1-1 in regulation before Fleetwood triumphed in the shootout. Arsenal, in search of redemption after last season's successes, faced a challenging game against a resilient Fleetwood side. The penalty victory marks a significant moment for Fleetwood in the competition.
- •Fleetwood Town knocks Arsenal out of the EFL Cup on penalties.
- •Match ended in a 1-1 draw before penalties.
- •Matt Lawlor celebrated the victory against the Premier League champions.
- •This result adds pressure to Arsenal's upcoming fixtures.
- 7:28 AMBBC Football — Lawlor delighted after beating 'best team in the country'
"Fleetwood Town manager Matt Lawlor could not hide his delight after seeing his team knock Premier League champions Arsenal out of the EFL Cup on penalties.
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