Fleetwood produced a major Carabao Cup upset by beating Arsenal in a penalty shootout to reach the quarter-finals, in what was described as the biggest night in the club’s history.
The hosts overcame a substantial difference in league standing, with 83 places separating Fleetwood from Arsenal before the match. Despite that gap, Fleetwood held their nerve when the tie was decided from the penalty spot.
The result sends Fleetwood into the last eight of the competition and represents a landmark achievement for the club. Arsenal, meanwhile, were eliminated after failing to prevail in the shootout.
Fleetwood’s progression underlines the unpredictability of the Carabao Cup, with the lower-ranked side overcoming one of the strongest opponents in the competition. The club’s place in the quarter-finals is the latest known outcome following the shootout victory.
