Dramatic League Cup Action Sees Newcastle, West Ham, And AFC Wimbledon Progress

Newcastle scored in 19 seconds and eventually won a penalty shootout against Nottingham Forest in the English League Cup. The match marked Sandro Tonali’s return after a betting ban. Other highlights included West Ham's controversial win and AFC Wimbledon’s surprise victory over Ipswich.

Newcastle United clinched a thrilling victory over Nottingham Forest in the English League Cup, advancing after a nail-biting penalty shootout. The game, which saw Joe Willock score in the first 19 seconds, also marked the return of Sandro Tonali after a 10-month gambling suspension.

Tonali played a crucial 62 minutes before Nottingham's Jota Silva equalized. In the penalty showdown, Newcastle triumphed 4-3, thanks to missed attempts by Forest's Ibrahim Sangare and Taiwo Awoniyi. Meanwhile, Sean Longstaff's decisive penalty sealed the win.

The night's other standout moments included West Ham's 1-0 win over Bournemouth via a contentious goal by Jarrod Bowen, and a stunning upset as fourth-tier AFC Wimbledon knocked out top-flight Ipswich in a shootout. Southampton, Wolverhampton, and Brentford also registered key victories as they progressed to the third round.