EFL Cup Round Up: Bristol Rovers defeat Cardiff City, Luton Town stun Aston Villa

Aston Villa suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road as they continued their winless run away from home, which now stretches back to August 2015.

Villa had taken an early lead through a scuffed Jordan Ayew strike, capitalising on a spell of pressure that saw the Villains hit the woodwork twice.

Jake Gray bagged Luton’s leveller 10 minutes prior to half-time, before Cameron McGeehan capitalised on a cruel rebound in the Villa box to give the Hatters the lead.

Gray celebrates equalising for Luton – Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.

Villa were put out of their misery when Jores Okore slotted the ball into his own net, gifting Luton a place in Round Two.

Leeds United were the only Yorkshire team in Round One to advance as they beat Fleetwood Town on penalties.

Marcus Antonsson rescued the tie for the Whites late on after the hosts had taken an early lead through Aaron Holloway. Chris Wood scored from the spot to give Leeds the lead, before Ashley Hunter sent the game to penalties.

After nine successful penalties, Robert Green saved from Eggert Jonsson to give Leeds the win.

Morecambe edged a nine-goal thriller as they won 5-4 at Championship side Rotherham United. Cole Stockton put the away side ahead before Greg Halford levelled. Jack Dunn bagged his first of the day, only to see Anthony Forde and Jerry Yates put the hosts 3-2 up.

Dunn then added his second to take the game to extra-time, where he sealed his hat-trick. Kevin Ellison scored the Shrimpers’ fifth effort before Yates pulled one back for the Millers.

Ten-man Accrington Stanley saw off Bradford City with a 11-10 victory in a thrilling penalty shootout.

The game had finished goalless, despite Stanley goalkeeper Elliot Parish receiving his marching orders for a trip on Felipe Morais.

Derby County’s Richard Keogh marked his 200th appearance for the club with the winning goal as the Rams saw off League Two Grimsby Town 1-0 at the iPro Stadium.

Cheltenham’s match winner, Pell – Photo: Paul Roberts / Offside.

Extra-time goals from Jim McAlister and John Herron saw League Two outfit Blackpool beat Bolton Wanderers 4-2 at Bloomfield Road.

Jamie Proctor put Bolton ahead, before Kelvin Mellor and Brad Potts scored twice in quick succession for the hosts, but Kaiyne Woolery levelled the tie in injury time.

Brighton cruised to a 4-0 win over League Two side Colchester United. Sam Baldock opened the scoring for Albion, before Jamie Murphy doubled their advantage. Elvis Manu notched the third, with Murphy steering in a fourth to put the icing on the cake.

Luke Berry’s late strike in extra-time sent Sheffield Wednesday crashing out, as Cambridge United ran out 2-1 winners. Lucas Joao gave the Owls the lead, before a last minute screamer from Piero Mingoia sent the game to extra-time.

Harry Pell scored the only goal as League Two Cheltenham Town knocked out Charlton Athletic and Eoin Doyle bagged a late winner as Preston beat League Two side Hartlepool United 1-0.

QPR beat Swindon Town 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw after extra-time. R’s keeper Matt Ingram saved two penalties before Nasser El Khayati scored the winning spot-kick.

Birmingham City and Brentford were both on the wrong end of 1-0 scorelines as they were knocked out by Oxford United and Exeter City respectively.

A host of Championship clubs were also knocked out as Ipswich Town lost 1-0 at home to Stevenage, Oldham Athletic saw off Wigan Athletic 2-1, Shrewsbury Town defeated Huddersfield Town 2-1 and Barnsley lost by the same scoreline at home to Northampton Town.

Bristol Rovers beat Cardiff City 1-0 on Thursday night in extra-time to set up a meeting with Chelsea in Round Two, whilst fierce rivals Bristol City were 1-0 victors at Wycombe Wanderers.

Fred Onyedinma scores a fourth for Millwall from the penalty spot at Barnet – Photo: Marc Atkins / Offside.

Wolverhampton Wanderers saw off League Two Crawley Town 2-1 at Molineaux and Blackburn Rovers cruised past Mansfield Town with a 3-1 victory at the One Call Stadium. Burton Albion needed extra-time to beat League One Bury as the Brewers ran-out 3-2 winners.

Leyton Orient were beaten 3-2 at home by Fulham, Nottingham Forest won 2-1 away at Doncaster Rovers and Reading eased past Plymouth Argyle with a 2-0 win, ensuring the Championship will be well represented in the next round.

Gillingham beat Southend United 3-1 at Roots Hall, the same scoreline the Gills won by at Roots Hall just four days earlier. Peterborough United also advanced into the next round by the same score as their opening fixture after fending off AFC Wimbledon 3-2 at London Road in midweek.

Millwall continued their strong start to the season with a 4-0 victory at Barnet and fellow League One side Coventry City beat Portsmouth 3-2 after extra-time in an enthralling encounter.

Sheffield United were on the wrong end of a 2-1 score-line as Crewe Alexandra won at Bramall Lane. Carlisle United were on the right side, as they edged past League One Port Vale by the same score.

Elsewhere; Scunthorpe United beat Notts County 2-0, Milton Keynes Dons were 3-2 winners at Newport County, Rochdale saw off Chesterfield 3-1 and Yeovil Town recorded a 2-0 win at Walsall.