Fleetwood Town Upsets Arsenal in Carabao Cup Shootout

Fleetwood Town achieved a stunning victory over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, winning 5-3 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-1 draw on October 27, 2026, at Highbury Stadium.

The League Two team took the lead in the first half when Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored in the 21st minute. Arsenal equalized shortly after halftime with a goal from Viktor Gyokeres. The match was complicated for Arsenal when Max Dowman received a red card, leaving the team with ten players.

Despite Arsenal's late pressure, Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch made crucial saves, including one during the penalty shootout that helped secure their advancement to the quarter-finals. Fleetwood, who have struggled in their league campaign, celebrated this significant achievement against a team that has been performing well in the Premier League and Champions League.