Summary

  • Listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary of Sheffield United v Leicester

  • Eighteen second-round EFL Cup ties

  • 274 changes made by teams across 19 games

  • Third-round draw in Beijing, China on Thursday at 04:15 BST

Live Reporting

Gary Rose and Jay Freeman

  1. Get Involved #bbcfootball

    Too many changes?

    Christy McMorrow: Teams only ever play weakened teams in early rounds tbh. Most teams who makes it 4th round onwards take the EFL Cup very seriously.

    Simon Turner: Reality of the modern game - an opportunity to rest the regular first-teamers and give useful competitive playing time to others.

    Richard Milbourne: It's disrespectful to the players in a team's squad, suggesting they're not good enough to play.

  2. Sheffield United 1-3 Leicester

    Leon Osman
    Ex-Everton midfielder on 5 live

    A really cheap goal for Leicester to concede - Lavery's miscued the cross, the keeper’s found himself in no-man’s-land and the ball has flown in. Craig Shakespeare will be disappointed with that.

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    GOAL - Accrington 1-3 West Brom

    Tom Dallison (88 mins)

    The hosts grab a consolation.

    Good work by Billy Kee sets up a chance for Tom Dallison and he makes no mistake, finishing low for his first Accrington goal.

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    GOAL - QPR 1-4 Brentford

    Josh Clarke (83 mins)

    The West London derby looks like it's all over. Josh Clarke fires in Brenford's fourth goal of the game against QPR.

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    GOAL - Sheffield United 1-3 Leicester

    Caolan Lavery (83 mins)

    Caolan Lavery will claim he meant this, but it's a cross all day long for me. The Sheffield United man gets the ball wide right and fires into the box, but the ball swerves and ends up in the back of the net.

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    GOAL - Carlisle United 1-2 Sunderland

    Lynden Gooch (80 mins)

    Could this be heartbreak for Carlisle United? Lynden Gooch has put Sunderland ahead with 10 minutes to spare.

    Can they fight back and force extra time?

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    GOAL - Bolton 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday

    Jem Karacan (64 mins)

    Surely that's wrapped it all up for Bolton Wanderers. Jem Karacan puts them 3-0 up against Sheffield Wednesday.

  8. Sheffield United 0-3 Leicester

    Leon Osman
    Ex-Everton midfielder on 5 live

    Sheffield United have looked toothless in this second half. Leicester seized control and it's a perfect situation for Craig Shakespeare's men. They're comfortably through and can take their foot off the gas now.

  9. Sheffield United 0-3 Leicester City

    A lovely moment for Harry Maguire at Sheffield United. The former Blade is going off for Leicester and is given a standing ovation by the home fans.

    What a signing he has looked so far for the Foxes.

  10. FULL-TIME

    Crystal Palace 2-1 Ipswich

    All over and Crystal Palace are through to round three.

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    GOAL - Leeds United 4-1 Newport County

    Samu Saiz (78 mins)

    Leeds United are surely through to the next round. Samu Saiz scores just after coming onto the pitch against Newport County.

  12. Get Involved #bbcfootball

    Changes good for the players but bad for the fans?

    Leon Osman
    Ex-Everton midfielder on 5 live

    Looking round the grounds tonight, many of them are only half-full. If the fans know their manager is not going to pick the strongest team then they don't want to turn up. Tonight's a top game against Premier League opposition but the supporters haven't come. Maybe the changes devalue the competition in that way.

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    GOAL - Aston Villa 4-1 Wigan Athletic

    Birkir Bjarnason (74 mins)

    Aston Villa are surely into the third round here. Birkir Bjarnason runs into the box and finishes well.

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    GOAL - Crystal Palace 2-1 Ipswich

    Bersant Celina (90 mins)

    Into injury time at Selhurst Park but it's not over yet as Ipswich pull one back through Bersant Celina.

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    GOAL - Norwich 3-1 Charlton

    Marley Watkins (73 mins)

    Marley Watkins pokes home from close range to put Norwich 3-1 up against Charlton and surely into the third round.

  16. Watford 1-2 Bristol City

    Bristol City are holding on to what would be a big upset against Watford.

    The Hornets should have equalised when Andre Gray was in space on the left, but his shot was saved.

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    GOAL - Cardiff City 1-2 Burton Albion

    Lee Tomlin (76 mins)

    What a tremendous way to set up a tense finale. Lee Tomlin curls in a free-kick just under the bar.

    Game on for Neil Warnock's men.

  18. Get Involved #bbcfootball

    Too many changes?

    David Hunt: Not disrespectful at all as there is no big prize money - it probably doesn't break even on stadium maintenance. Plus it gives players a needed rest.

    Luke: EFLC has been a reserve team cup for years. Only Jose Mourinho takes it seriously and plays full strength. A minor trophy with zero credit.

    Baggies fan in the US: Why risk injury to your best players? It also gives the youngsters a good run out.

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    GOAL - Bolton 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday

    Adam Armstong (57 mins)

    Adam Armstrong has put Bolton 2-0 up from the spot after Will Buckley was brought down by Owls keeper Joe Wildsmith.

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    GOAL - MK Dons 1-3 Swansea

    Tammy Abraham (71 mins)

    Tammy Abraham is up and running for Swansea as he gets his first goal for the club. The on-loan Chelsea striker taps in from close range.