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Colchester United vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

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Luke Baker
Wednesday 28 August 2024 12:45 EDT
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Follow live coverage as Colchester United face Brentford in the EFL cup.

Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Colchester United vs Brentford

Attempt blocked. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

28 August 2024 21:25

Colchester United vs Brentford

Penalty saved. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot saved.

28 August 2024 21:25

Colchester United vs Brentford

Penalty conceded by Frank Onyeka (Brentford) after a foul in the penalty area.

28 August 2024 21:24

Colchester United vs Brentford

Foul by Ben Mee (Brentford).

28 August 2024 21:22

Colchester United vs Brentford

Fábio Carvalho (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

28 August 2024 21:21

Colchester United vs Brentford

Foul by Samson Tovide (Colchester United).

28 August 2024 21:21

Colchester United vs Brentford

Attempt saved. Jack Payne (Colchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Samson Tovide.

28 August 2024 21:20

Colchester United vs Brentford

Corner, Colchester United. Conceded by Sepp van den Berg.

28 August 2024 21:20

Colchester United vs Brentford

Substitution, Brentford. Nathan Collins replaces Vitaly Janelt.

28 August 2024 21:17

Colchester United vs Brentford

Substitution, Brentford. Yoane Wissa replaces Kevin Schade.

28 August 2024 21:17

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