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 FC 0 - 2 Doncaster Rovers FC
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:24Goal! Accrington Stanley 0, Doncaster Rovers 1. Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) header from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Glenn Middleton with a cross following a corner.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:29Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Charlie Caton.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:22Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Benn Ward.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:33Attempt missed. Charlie Crew (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:16Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:19Delay in match because of an injury Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers).
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21:31Second yellow card to Josh Woods (Accrington Stanley) for a bad foul.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:15Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:15Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by Ian Lawlor.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:25Corner, Accrington Stanley. Conceded by Ian Lawlor.
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21:23Attempt saved. Josh Woods (Accrington Stanley) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ian Lawlor (Doncaster Rovers). Assisted by Kelsey Mooney with a headed pass.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:23Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Benn Ward.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:16Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Luke Molyneux replaces Damola Ajayi.
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21:24Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Glenn Middleton replaces Jordan Gibson.
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21:19Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Joe Ironside replaces Brandon Hanlan.
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21:11Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Owen Bailey replaces Joe Sbarra.
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21:08Attempt missed. Matthew Pearson (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Damola Ajayi with a cross following a set piece situation.
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21:11Josh Woods (Accrington Stanley) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:12Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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21:12Attempt blocked. Kelsey Mooney (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:09Attempt blocked. Charlie Caton (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:04Attempt missed. Charlie Crew (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:04Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Devon Matthews.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:06Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Devon Matthews.
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21:07Substitution, Accrington Stanley. Isaac Sinclair replaces Anjola Popoola.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:04Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Freddie Sass.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:04Foul by Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers).
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:03Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Benn Ward.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:01Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Benn Ward.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:02Attempt blocked. Alex Henderson (Accrington Stanley) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Joe Bauress.
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21:01Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Josh Woods.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:00Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Josh Woods.
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21:01Matthew Pearson (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
21:00Attempt missed. Ben Close (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Damola Ajayi with a cross following a corner.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:53Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Logan Pye.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:53Attempt saved. Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Michael Kelly (Accrington Stanley). Assisted by Seán Grehan.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:48Attempt blocked. Seán Grehan (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ben Close.
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20:47Second Half begins Accrington Stanley 0, Doncaster Rovers 0.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:32First Half ends, Accrington Stanley 0, Doncaster Rovers 0.
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20:32Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:27Offside, Accrington Stanley. Kelsey Mooney is caught offside.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:26Attempt missed. Damola Ajayi (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Tom Nixon.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:23Foul by Ben Close (Doncaster Rovers).
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:21Offside, Accrington Stanley. Kelsey Mooney is caught offside.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:17Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Devon Matthews.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:46Attempt saved. Brandon Hanlan (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Michael Kelly (Accrington Stanley). Assisted by Ben Close with a cross.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:12Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Alex Henderson.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:09Attempt missed. Jordan Gibson (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Close.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:08Attempt missed. James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:06Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Logan Pye.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:05Foul by Tom Nixon (Doncaster Rovers).
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:04Ben Close (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:02Attempt saved. Charlie Caton (Accrington Stanley) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ian Lawlor (Doncaster Rovers).
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:02Handball by Benn Ward (Accrington Stanley).
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
20:02Tom Nixon (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
19:55Attempt saved. Tom Nixon (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Michael Kelly (Accrington Stanley). Assisted by Jordan Gibson.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
19:47Offside, Accrington Stanley. Anjola Popoola is caught offside.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
19:46First Half begins.
Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster Rovers
19:15Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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