Roundup of third round action across 2025-26 Carabao Cup as teams competing in Europe entered the competition.
Amongst the eight teams who entered at this stage of the competition was reigning champions, Newcastle United, in a round which saw plenty of goals and a few cupsets as the Magpies were joined by Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Nottingham Forest and Tottenham who too commenced their campaigns.
Premier League vs EFL
Cameron Burgess’ brace plus Zan Vipotnik’s effort saw Swansea complete a 3-2 comeback at home to Nottingham Forest, after Igor Jesus’ double had put the Tricky Trees in front at half time.
Joelinton and William Osula both struck twice as Newcastle defeated Bradford 4-1 at St James’ Park to kick-start their title defence, whilst the Bantams’ Andy Cook netted a consolatory effort against his boyhood club.
Quickfire goals from Tyrique George and Facundo Buonanotte saw Chelsea come from behind early in the second half to clinch a 2-1 win at Lincoln City, after Rob Street had fired the Imps into a half-time lead.
Joel Colwill and Callum Robinson’s first-half strikes saw Cardiff upset Burnley 2-1 at Turf Moor, despite Zian Flemming’s 56th-minute consolatory curled effort for the Clarets.
Diego Gomez scored four goals in Brighton’s ruthless 6-0 victory at Barnsley, before Harry Howell’s first senior goal and Yasin Ayari’s 89th-minute effort wrapped up the result.
Walter Benitez marked his Crystal Palace debut with two penalty saves as the Eagles defeated South London rivals, Millwall 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, having taken the lead through Chris Richards before Ryan Leonard netted a 91st-minute equaliser for Alex Neil’s Lions.
Eberechi Eze scored his first goal for Arsenal following his summer move across London as the Gunners won 2-0 at Port Vale, which was wrapped up by Leandro Trossard’s late strike.
Hugo Ekitike netted a 85th-minute winner for Liverpool in a 2-1 win over Southampton at Anfield but was sent off for his celebrations, with the Reds having taken the lead through Alexander Isak’s first goal for the club before Shea Charles equalised for the Saints.
Emile Smith Rowe netted a close-range 66th-minute winner as Fulham scraped past Cambridge at Craven Cottage.
Phil Foden and Savinho found the net as Manchester City claimed a comfortable 2-0 victory at Huddersfield.
Tottenham cruised past Doncaster 3-0 in North London as Joao Palhinha and Brennan Johnson netted either side of Jay McGrath’s own-goal.
Premier League vs Premier League
Fabio Carvalho, Reiss Nelson, Yehor Yarmoliuk and Mikkel Damsgaard netted Brentford’s four penalties as the Bees defeated Aston Villa 4-2 on penalties at home, after Aaron Hickey had rescued the hosts a 1-1 draw as he cancelled out Harvey Elliott’s opener.
Marshall Munetsi and Tolu Arokodare fired Wolves to a 2-0 victory at home to Everton.
EFL vs EFL
Jaze Kabia headed in a 49th-minute winner to fire Grimsby to a 1-0 victory away at Championship’s Sheffield Wednesday.
Nathan Broadhead’s second-half brace saw Championship’s Wrexham avoid a cupset at home to Reading.
Caolan Boyd-Munce and Donnell McNeilly’s first goals for Wycombe saw the Chairboys defeat Wigan away 2-0 in an all-League One tie.
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