Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Accrington Stanley face Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
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.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Match ends, Accrington Stanley 0, Doncaster Rovers 2.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Second Half ends, Accrington Stanley 0, Doncaster Rovers 2.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Benn Ward.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Attempt blocked. Glenn Middleton (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Close.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Offside, Doncaster Rovers. Joe Ironside is caught offside.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
Substitution, Accrington Stanley. Finlay Tunstall replaces Alex Henderson.
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