Plenty of shocks in the 2nd round of the Carabao Cup

For the early stages of the competition, there has been plenty of drama

Let's have a closer look at some of the biggest talking points

Author | Josh D

Grimsby Town 2 - 2 Manchester United (Grimsby Town won 12-11 on penalties)

We had to start here didn't we? United crashed out of the Carabao Cup in humiliating fashion after a marathon penalty shootout defeat to League Two Grimsby Town.

United press for a goal

Amorim's side had looked to have salvaged the night after a shambolic first half in which they fell two goals behind, with returning goalkeeper André Onana badly at fault for Grimsby’s second. Bryan Mbeumo came off the bench to halve the deficit before Harry Maguire struck a stoppage-time equaliser.

The tie then went to penalties and United faltered again. Matheus Cunha failed to convert their fifth kick and, after Mbeumo struck the crossbar with his second effort, Grimsby sealed a remarkable 12-11 win that sent jubilant fans pouring on to the pitch.

Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 0 Leeds United (Sheffield Wednesday win 3-0 on penalties)

Sheffield Wednesday delivered a shock in the Carabao Cup, knocking out Leeds United on penalties after the Premier League side failed to convert a single spot-kick in a shootout defeat.

Penalties in front of an empty Kop

On a night of protests and boycotts, the Yorkshire derby had swung in both directions, with Jamal Lowe giving Wednesday the lead before substitute Jayden Bogle equalised late on. In front of just 7,801 at Hillsborough, Henrik Pedersen’s youthful side, average age 21, produced a defiant display.

Goalkeeper Ethan Horvath, on loan from Cardiff, was outstanding, making fine saves in normal time and stopping two penalties as Dominic Calvert-Lewin also blazed over, sealing a memorable upset.

Wolves 3 - 2 West Ham United

Jorgen Strand Larsen compounded the woes of West Ham manager Graham Potter as Wolves overturned a deficit to claim victory in their Carabao Cup second-round tie.

Wolves players and fans celebrate

Larsen, who has been the subject of a £50m bid from Newcastle this week, came off the bench to score twice in the final eight minutes, sending Wolves through to the third round.

Lucas Paqueta and Tomas Soucek had given West Ham the lead after Rodrigo Gomes had opened the scoring for the hosts, but Strand Larsen’s late strikes left the Hammers with three defeats from their opening three games of the season.

Burnley 2 - 1 Derby County

Oliver Sonne struck a stoppage-time winner to send Burnley into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a hard-fought victory over Championship side Derby.

Behind the goal at Turf Moor

With a penalty shootout looming, Sonne ran on to Mike Tresor’s perfectly weighted through ball and guided a low, left-footed finish into the net off the inside of the post.

Burnley had the better chances after half-time, but few would have begrudged Derby a penalty shootout against their top-flight opponents. In the end, Burnley’s quality prevailed as Sonne, who represents Peru at international level, secured a late winner to book his side’s place in the next round. A confidence boost as they look to avoid a relegation battle in the Premier League.