Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
BBC Sport looks at some of the wildest games - and scorelines - the EFL Cup has produced as the competition returns for a new season.
The EFL Cup has seen its fair share of incredible and wild scorelines throughout the years. From lowly League Two side Dagenham & Redbridge facing Championship side Brentford, to West Ham United's record-breaking 5-0 win against Bury in the early rounds, these matches have provided some unforgettable moments in football history.
The joint-highest scoring EFL Cup tie in history occurred between Dagenham & Redbridge and Brentford, with the score reaching a dramatic 6-5 in extra-time. Brentford's Harlee Dean scored the match-winning penalty in the 117th minute, after Dagenham's Jack Connors and Ashley Chambers missed their chances.
Manchester City faced Burton Albion in a semi-final first leg in 2019, with the League One side ultimately falling 10-0 on aggregate to the Premier League giants. The match was marked by Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus scoring four goals, while Kevin de Bruyne, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, and Riyad Mahrez also found the back of the net.
Another notable match was Liverpool's 10-goal demolition of Fulham in the third round of the 1986 competition. Steve McMahon scored four goals and missed a penalty, while Ian Rush and John Wark netted early on. Preston North End's 3-0 victory over Fulham in the 2024 third-round tie resulted in the longest penalty shootout in EFL Cup history, with 34 spot kicks taken and 31 successful conversions. Preston's Ryan Ledson scored the deciding penalty, securing their place in round four.
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