Carabao Cup: Burnley 3-1 Crawley Town - Clarets come from behind to reach last 16

Ashley Barnes scored his first goal of the season as Championship leaders Burnley beat resolute visitors Crawley

Championship leaders Burnley saw off League Two side Crawley at Turf Moor to reach the last 16 of the Carabao Cup.

On-loan Brentford goalkeeper Ellery Balcombe claimed an assist when his long delivery allowed Burnley-born Dom Telford to score Crawley's opener.

But Clarets captain Ashley Barnes replied within three minutes, heading past Balcombe to score his first goal from open play since February 2021.

Anass Zaroury then found the net twice to complete the turnaround.

Burnley began well despite boss Vincent Kompany making nine changes to his starting line-up as Matt Lowton and Connor Roberts went close early on and Barnes missed several chances to put them ahead.

After Barnes cancelled out Telford's opener, Zaroury was among the substitutes introduced by Kompany as the Championship leaders aimed to avoid penalties.

The winger repaid his manager's faith by putting Burnley in front 11 minutes from time, tapping in from Manuel Benson's pass.

After Barnes had a goal ruled out for offside, Zaroury swept in his second from an incisive Vitinho cross to hand Burnley a fifth successive home win in all competitions.

Their victory ended Crawley's run of upsets in the first two rounds of the competition, having beaten League One side Bristol Rovers and Premier League outfit Fulham.

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany told BBC Lancashire:

"We did as well as we could have done. Some of the players we selected haven't played too much but they didn't look like they were missing too much rhythm and did their tasks really well.

"We created a lot. You have to stay patient and, when it becomes 2-1, the other team has to come out a little bit, so you get a bit more space.

"We've negotiated this tie really well. I like this competition - you get to see some debutants. There are guys who are desperate for that game time."

Crawley interim manager Lewis Young told BBC Sussex:

"We're disappointed that we couldn't get to penalties but I stand here with complete pride and excitement for what the future holds for us.

"Dom is a local lad - as he's told me numerous times - and he deserved it. He's a top player and lad and I'm buzzing that he's been able to show that clinical composure he's got in front of goal.

"We've got to use this going forward because we've shown that we can defend against the best. If we can bring that with our attacking play in League Two, we'll do better than we have done this season."