Southampton, Newcastle out of League Cup

BLACKBURN: Burnley beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at Ewood Park in their East Lancashire derby, but Premier League sides Southampton and Newcastle United crashed out of the English League Cup to Championship opposition in yesterday’s second-round games.

Southampton lost 2-0 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers with Danny Batth and Donovan Wilson on target for Wolves, who won the League Cup in 1974 and 1980.

Newcastle, after two straight losses in the Premier League, were pushed into extra time by Nottingham Forest with the tie ending 2-2 after normal time, Jason Cummings scoring twice for the visitors.

First-half goals from Jack Cork and Robbie Brady gave Burnley a two-goal advantage at the break, and the Clarets comfortably saw out the game.

The match was marred by a Blackburn fan invading the pitch and confronting the Burnley players, grabbing the neck of midfielder Ashley Westwood before he was removed by stewards.

West Ham enjoyed a 2-0 win at League Two Cheltenham Town, while Joe Allen scored twice for Stoke City in their 4-0 win over League One Rochdale.

Huddersfield Town have enjoyed life in the Premier League so far with two wins and they continued their positive form, coming back from a goal down to win 2-1 at home to Rotherham.

Eight-time winners Liverpool were paired with Leicester City in the third round after yesterday’s draw.

West Bromwich Albion host Manchester City, Bournemouth play Brighton, and Crystal Palace host Huddersfield Town. Manchester United start their defence of the trophy at home to second tier Burton Albion. The seven Premier League sides involved in European competition all entered the draw at the third round. – Reuters