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Preston advance in Carabao Cup after penalty shootout win over Huddersfield

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:38 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Preston advance in Carabao Cup after penalty shootout win over Huddersfield

Summary

Preston North End eliminated Huddersfield Town from the Carabao Cup following a penalty shootout at Goodison Park on August 8. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time with Jusef Erabi scoring a stoppage-time equalizer for ten-man Preston, who played without Lewis Gibson due to a red card. In the shootout, Delano Burgzorg converted the decisive penalty while Daniel Iversen made two crucial saves, securing Preston's progression in the tournament. Huddersfield's elimination marks an early exit for the team in this competition.

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By the Numbers

•Jusef Erabi equalized for Preston in stoppage time.
•Preston played 69 minutes with ten players after a red card.
•The match was held at Goodison Park due to pitch issues.
•Delano Burgzorg scored the winning penalty in the shootout.
•Daniel Iversen saved two penalties during the shootout.

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4:38 PMThe Guardian Sport — Carabao Cup: Preston prevail in Goodison home game, Millwall keeper saves four penalties

What they're saying

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Ten-man North End beat Huddersfield on penalties Lukas Jensen the shootout hero for Millwall at QPR Delano Burgzorg scored the winning penalty in the shootout after Jusef Erabi equalised in stoppage time for 10-man Preston to knock Huddersfield out of the Carabao Cup. The game took place at Goodison Park, the former Everton men’s ground, due to Preston’s Deepdale pitch not being ready. Daniel Iversen saved two penalties, after a thrilling end to normal time that ended 1-1 when Erabi cancelled out Radinio Balker’s strike. Preston played 69 minutes without Lewis Gibson who was shown a red card. Continue reading...
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