Fantastic Fleetwood Seal Shootout Success in Carabao Cup Shock Against Arsenal
It is more than 20 years since Arsenal played at Highbury but their trip to League Two Fleetwood – and a stadium of the same name – did not bring back fond memories as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. It was the team with red shirts and white sleeves that triumphed, but on this occasion it caused one of the greatest upsets in English football history.
TL;DR
- Fleetwood Town knocked out Arsenal on penalties in the Carabao Cup.
- Goalkeeper Jay Lynch was a hero for Fleetwood, saving a penalty and making key saves.
- Max Dowman of Arsenal received a red card, impacting the match.
- The upset is considered one of the greatest in English football history.
- Fleetwood earned significant financial rewards and priceless memories.
- The match experienced a six-minute delay due to a drone being flown over the pitch.