{
  "id": 3435851,
  "title": "Carabao Cup: 18 teams qualify for third round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/carabao-cup-18-teams-qualify-for-third-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T05:26:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/26/carabao-cup-18-teams-qualify-for-third-round/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A total of 18 teams have secured their spots in the Carabao Cup third round following Tuesday's matches, according to the latest wire report. Leeds United emerged victorious in their clash with Nottingham Forest, winning 2-0. Brentford displayed dominance in their encounter with Birmingham City, securing a 6-1 triumph. Sheffield United triumphed over Blackburn Rovers with a scoreline of 2-1. Peterborough United showcased their strength by defeating Watford 5-1. Millwall managed a narrow 1-0 victory over Cambridge United. Barnsley secured a 3-2 win against Crewe Alexandra. Middlesbrough outplayed Doncaster Rovers 3-1. Norwich City triumphed 2-1 against Cardiff City. Wolves defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0. Coventry City edged Plymouth out with a 4-2 score. Reading dominated Stevenage 3-0. Lincoln City overwhelmed Blackpool 4-1. Leyton Orient managed a comeback from a goalless draw, defeating Walsall in a penalty shootout. Hull City also required a penalty shootout to eliminate Stoke City. West Ham United outperformed Southampton 4-1. Fleetwood Town displayed formidable strength by thrashing Shrewsbury Town 4-0. Ipswich Town secured a 2-0 win over Leicester City.",
  "summary": "At least 18 teams have qualified for the Carabao Cup third round following Tuesday’s matches.Leeds United won 2-0 at Nottingham Forest, while Brentford thrashed Birmingham City 6-1. Sheffield United beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park, while Peterborough United hammered Watford 5-1. Millwall edged Cambridge United 1-0, while Barnsley claimed a 3-2 win over Crewe […] Carabao Cup: 18 teams…",
  "key_points": [
    "18 teams qualify for Carabao Cup third round",
    "Leeds United wins 2-0 against Nottingham Forest",
    "Brentford dominates Birmingham City 6-1"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}