Sports8/13/2025•The Guardian
Carabao Cup: Huddersfield stun Leicester in shootout drama, Birmingham beat Blades
In the Carabao Cup first-round match, Huddersfield, a League One club, stunned their Championship opponents Leicester City in a dramatic penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls was the hero for Huddersfield, making crucial saves during the shootout after the match ended 2-2 at the end of regulation. Meanwhile, in another match, Birmingham City defeated Sheffield United 1-0, with Jay Stansfield scoring the winning goal late in the game. The Carabao Cup, also known as the EFL Cup, is a knockout competition involving clubs from the Premier League and the English Football League.
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