Barnsley vs Sheffield United LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Barnsley face Sheffield United in the EFL cup.
Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.
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. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.
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Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Foul by Aiden Marsh (Barnsley).
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Substitution, Sheffield United. Andre Brooks replaces Owen Hampson.
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Substitution, Sheffield United. Tyrese Campbell replaces Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Substitution, Sheffield United. Auston Trusty replaces Rhys Norrington-Davies.
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Attempt missed. Donovan Pines (Barnsley) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Luca Connell with a cross following a corner.
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Attempt blocked. Barry Cotter (Barnsley) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Barnsley vs Sheffield United
Attempt blocked. Aiden Marsh (Barnsley) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Adam Phillips.
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