Sunderland advances to League Cup quarter-finals with win over Brentford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Sunderland secured a spot in the League Cup quarter-finals by defeating Brentford 3-0 at the Stadium of Light on October 28, 2026. Chemsdine Talbi opened the scoring, followed by Timur Tuteriov's strike and a header from Malick Fofana, marking his first goal for the club. The match showcased Sunderland's depth as they rotated their squad while performing strongly against a competitive Brentford team. This victory comes amid a challenging Premier League season and serves as a morale boost ahead of their next league match against Coventry.
- •Sunderland beat Brentford 3-0 in the League Cup Fourth Round.
- •Talbi, Tuteriov, and Fofana scored for Sunderland.
- •The match took place on October 28, 2026.
- •Sunderland will face Coventry next in the Premier League.
- •Strong performance from fringe players reflects squad depth.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Matchday Musings: Sunderland Advance To The League Cup Quarter-Finals!
"A much-changed Lads team showed some flashes of real promise with a lively performance against Brentford.
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