Fleetwood Town Stuns Arsenal in Carabao Cup Upset
League Two side Fleetwood Town eliminated Carabao Cup runners-up Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout during the fourth round.
In a major upset during the 2026-27 Carabao Cup fourth round on October 27, League Two club Fleetwood Town defeated Premier League side and defending runners-up Arsenal at Highbury Stadium.
Fleetwood took an early lead in the 21st minute when Aaron Lupalo-Bi capitalized on a long ball from Harrison Neal to score. Arsenal responded in the 50th minute through Viktor Gyökeres, who leveled the score at 1-1 following a defensive error. The match remained tense, with an incident in the 85th minute involving Arsenal’s Max Dowman, who was involved in a confrontation after a challenge, leading to disciplinary scrutiny from the referee.
According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the match ultimately concluded with Fleetwood Town advancing after a successful penalty shootout. For residents and football fans in Thailand, this result highlights the unpredictable nature of English cup competitions, where lower-league teams frequently challenge top-tier giants. While the victory marks a historic moment for Fleetwood, the full disciplinary consequences for the late-game altercation involving Max Dowman remain to be confirmed by the Football Association. Fans should monitor official league announcements for updates on potential suspensions or fines resulting from the match's closing minutes.
