Bradford, Sunderland and Crystal Palace progress, Hull and Middlesbrough exit in Carabao Cup third round
The Carabao Cup third round delivered drama as Bradford City, Sunderland and Crystal Palace secured wins, while Hull City and Middlesbrough were eliminated. Bradford thrashed Leyton Orient 3-1, Sunderland edged Hull 1-0, and Palace beat Middlesbrough 3-0.
- Competition: Carabao Cup third round.
- Result: Leyton Orient 1-3 Bradford City; Sunderland 1-0 Hull City; Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough.
- Bradford scorers: Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys, Nick Powell.
- Sunderland scorer: Chemsdine Talbi (71').
- Palace scorers: Jorgen Strand Larsen (2), Daichi Kamada.
- Next round: Fourth round takes place at the end of October.
Bradford City 3-1 Leyton Orient
Bradford City, surprise League Cup finalists 14 seasons ago when still in League Two, disposed of fellow League One side Leyton Orient 3-1 at Brisbane Road. Goals from Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys and Nick Powell were more than enough to answer a Macaulay Gillesphey own goal.
Match action
The game sparked into life on 39 minutes when Gillesphey sliced the ball past Jon McCracken into his own net, following a cross by Armando Dobra. Bradford struck back just before the break when Swan was fed through by Humphrys and was able to tuck his effort past Noah Phillips.
The visitors were lucky not to fall behind again on 51 minutes, when an Idris El Mizouni shot came down off the bar and hit McCracken but the ball deflected away from danger. But they took the lead on 58 minutes when Humphrys curled a header past Phillips following a Kayden Jackson cross.
The visitors looked much more confident, and substitute Powell forced Phillips to turn his low effort around the post on 63 minutes. Powell headed off the post eight minutes later, while Phillips denied Swan and then Powell after a three-man move four minutes before the end. However, Bradford netted the third goal their play deserved with three minutes remaining, when a Powell volley finally beat Phillips.
Sunderland 1-0 Hull City
Chemsdine Talbi's goal was the difference as Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win over Hull in their Carabao Cup third-round clash. Hull City suffered their first defeat of the season as Talbi's chipped finish put the Black Cats ahead 71 minutes in.
A lacklustre meeting at the Stadium of Light between the two Premier League sides eventually saw Talbi's effort enough to book Sunderland's spot in the fourth round of the competition, which takes place at the end of October.
Team news
Regis Le Bris made 11 changes from the squad who drew with Brentford at the weekend, with Dayann Methalie and Jules Ahoka handed their debuts alongside a full debut for Malick Fofana, who came off the bench against the Bees.
Sergej Jakirovic – whose side have taken seven points from their opening three games on their return to the Premier League – also shuffled his pack with eight switches from their goalless stalemate against Aston Villa, including full debuts for Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sorba Thomas and Robinio Vaz.
Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough
Jorgen Strand Larsen struck twice to propel Crystal Palace into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory over Championship side Middlesbrough at Selhurst Park. Strand Larsen nodded home in each half before substitute Daichi Kamada lobbed keeper Sol Brynn for the third as Palace showed their clinical touch in a lively tie that was largely dominated by Boro.
But having named the Championship's leading scorer Will Lankshear on the bench as both teams made eight changes, they lacked the firepower needed to capitalise on their impressive endeavour in the final third. Palace, meanwhile, were content to sit back and absorb the persistent waves of attacks before pouncing on the counter when the moment arose – the theme for all three of their goals.
Confirmed line-ups
The source does not provide full line-ups for these matches. Only names mentioned in the text: for Leyton Orient, Noah Phillips (GK), Macaulay Gillesphey, Idris El Mizouni; for Bradford City, Jon McCracken (GK), Armando Dobra, Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys, Kayden Jackson, Nick Powell (sub). For Sunderland, Chemsdine Talbi, Regis Le Bris made 11 changes, Dayann Methalie (debut), Jules Ahoka (debut), Malick Fofana (full debut). For Hull City, Sergej Jakirovic made eight changes, Mohamed-Ali Cho (debut), Sorba Thomas (debut), Robinio Vaz (debut). For Crystal Palace, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Daichi Kamada (sub); for Middlesbrough, Sol Brynn (GK), Will Lankshear (bench).
Selection notes
Bradford's Nick Powell came on as a substitute, and Daichi Kamada also appeared as a sub for Palace. Sunderland handed debuts to Dayann Methalie, Jules Ahoka, and a full debut to Malick Fofana, while Hull gave full debuts to Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sorba Thomas, and Robinio Vaz. Middlesbrough's leading scorer Will Lankshear was on the bench.
What was said
No direct quotes are provided in the source article.
The numbers
| Match | Score | Scorers |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient vs Bradford City | 1-3 | Gillesphey (OG) 39'; Swan 44', Humphrys 58', Powell 87' |
| Sunderland vs Hull City | 1-0 | Talbi 71' |
| Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough | 3-0 | Strand Larsen (2), Kamada |
| Team | Shots | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient | N/A | N/A |
| Bradford City | N/A | N/A |
| Sunderland | N/A | N/A |
| Hull City | N/A | N/A |
| Crystal Palace | N/A | N/A |
| Middlesbrough | N/A | N/A |
Analysis: Why rotations and resilience decided the ties
Bradford City showed the attacking quality that once took them to a League Cup final, with Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys and Nick Powell all scoring. Their ability to recover from an own goal and then add two more after the break demonstrates a squad with depth and composure.
Sunderland made 11 changes yet still won, thanks to Chemsdine Talbi's chipped finish. Manager Regis Le Bris used the tie to blood debutants, and the clean sheet will please him despite the lacklustre performance.
Crystal Palace were content to sit back and absorb pressure, with Jorgen Strand Larsen proving a constant threat on the counter. His two headers and Daichi Kamada's lob showed their clinical edge, while Middlesbrough's failure to convert possession into goals cost them.
Talking points
- Bradford's miracle-run potential: after reaching the final 14 years ago as a League Two side, could they replicate that with this League One squad?
- Sunderland's rotation policy: 11 changes and still a win – does this squad depth make them genuine cup contenders?
- Middlesbrough's wasted dominance: they controlled much of the tie but lacked firepower with Lankshear on the bench – was that a mistake?
- Hull's first defeat: after a strong start, does this expose a lack of depth when rotations are made?
What happens next
The fourth round of the Carabao Cup takes place at the end of October. On Wednesday night, Leeds United travel to Premier League rivals Chelsea in the fourth round while Barnsley and Sheffield United are in action next week.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored for Bradford City against Leyton Orient?
Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys and Nick Powell scored for Bradford City in their 3-1 win. Macaulay Gillesphey scored an own goal for Leyton Orient.
What was the score in Sunderland vs Hull City?
Sunderland beat Hull City 1-0, with Chemsdine Talbi scoring the only goal in the 71st minute.
Which teams are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup?
Bradford City, Sunderland and Crystal Palace advanced from these third-round ties, joining Leeds United, Barnsley, and Sheffield United in the next round.
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