Grimsby Town secured a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup first round, with goalkeeper Murphy Cooper emerging as the hero. The match at Oakwell ended 2-2 after extra time, with Fleetwood having forced penalties deep into added time through Owen Devonport's second equaliser.
Cooper saved Fleetwood's first penalty from Ryan Graydon and later denied George Morrison as the shootout went to sudden death, sealing a 5-4 win for the visitors. The result sets up a second-round tie against Manchester United at Blundell Park.
Elsewhere, Huddersfield Town stunned Championship side Leicester City 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls was the hero, saving efforts from Jordan Ayew and Kasey McAteer, while Bilal El Khannouss hit a post. The Terriers will travel to Sunderland in the second round.
Birmingham City advanced with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United, thanks to Jay Stansfield's late deflected winner. Sheffield Wednesday also progressed, beating Bolton Wanderers 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw, with Pierce Charles saving two spot-kicks.
In other results, Cheltenham Town eased past Exeter City 2-0, while Barnsley's defeat was one of several penalty shootout dramas on the night.
