Report and highlights as a second-string Newcastle side hit back from a goal down to see off Tranmere thanks to Chris Wood's winner; Leeds emerge victors after a heated tussle with Yorkshire rivals Barnsley; Brighton overcome Forest Green; Bristol City defeat Wycombe Wanderers
Thursday 25 August 2022 06:43, UK
Premier League clubs Newcastle and Leeds overcame lower division opposition to secure their places in the League Cup third round with victories on Wednesday.
Newcastle had to fight back from a goal down to beat fourth-tier Tranmere Rovers, while Leeds also had a scare before running out 3-1 winners over Yorkshire neighbours Barnsley.
Brighton fought off a challenge from Forest Green Rovers, while Championship Bristol City won 3-1 at League One Wycombe Wanderers.
January signing Chris Wood made the difference for Newcastle as a second-string side were forced to come from behind to see off League Two Tranmere in a tightly-contested Carabao Cup tie.
A slick passing move ended with Elliott Nevitt slotting beyond Magpies goalkeeper Karl Darlow, one of 10 changes from the 3-3 Premier League draw against Manchester City, as only Joe Willock retained his place.
But Jamaal Lascelles and Wood scored either side of half-time from set-pieces to hand Eddie Howe's side a hard-fought second-round win at a lively Prenton Park, in the first match between the clubs since February 2000.
Brighton ensured they would not be victims of a Carabao Cup upset with a 3-0 win at Forest Green.
Deniz Undav and Steve Alzate both struck late in the first half to put the much-changed Seagulls in control and Evan Ferguson added a third in the 90th minute.
The scoreline somewhat flattered the visitors, though, needing Jason Steele to deny efforts from Rovers' Josh March and Kyle McAllister.
Leeds secured safe passage to the third round after edging out Barnsley 3-1 in a feisty Yorkshire derby at Elland Road.
A fine strike from Luis Sinisterra, who then won a penalty for Mateusz Klich to double the lead, gave the hosts a strong advantage but the Tykes responded.
Mads Andersen pulled one back with a diving header and the visitors were denied an equaliser when Callum Styles' penalty hit the post.
Tempers flared at times in the second half but Klich's second before the hour wrapped up the win.
Kane Wilson's first goal for Bristol City helped the Championship side advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup as they ran out 3-1 winners at League One Wycombe.
It was also a night to remember for 18-year-old midfielder Dylan Kadji, who had earlier put the Robins in front on what was his senior debut.
Kadji's big moment took just seven minutes to arrive as he prodded the ball into the roof of the net from close range after Cameron Pring had headed down Kal Naismith's corner.
Victory was assured in stoppage time as Tommy Conway ran through on goal before squaring the ball for fellow substitute Antoine Semenyo to walk into the net.
