Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Grimsby Town face Sheffield Wednesday 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.
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Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Substitution, Grimsby Town. Luca Barrington replaces Kieran Green.
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Olaf Kobacki (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt blocked. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Goal! Grimsby Town 1, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Jamal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Iké Ugbo with a through ball following a fast break.
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Goal! Grimsby Town 1, Sheffield Wednesday 1. Iké Ugbo (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Pol Valentín.
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Delay in match because of an injury Danny Rose (Grimsby Town).
Grimsby Town vs Sheffield Wednesday
Attempt missed. Marvin Johnson (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Liam Palmer following a corner.
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