Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wycombe Wanderers face Aston Villa 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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Buendia and Duran steer Aston Villa into Carabao Cup fourth round
Emiliano Buendia scored his first goal since March 2023 and Jhon Duran grabbed his fifth of the season as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a 2-1 win at Wycombe.
Winger Buendia, who missed the whole of last season through injury, headed the opener before Duran tucked away a late penalty to see off League One Wanderers, who hit a late consolation through Richard Kone.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Match ends, Wycombe Wanderers 1, Aston Villa 2.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Second Half ends, Wycombe Wanderers 1, Aston Villa 2.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Goal! Wycombe Wanderers 1, Aston Villa 2. Richard Kone (Wycombe Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Richard Kone (Wycombe Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Cameron Humphreys.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Attempt missed. Garath McCleary (Wycombe Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Franco Ravizzoli following a fast break.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Jhon Durán (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Attempt saved. Jamaldeen Jimoh (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Aston Villa
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
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