Leeds Extend Forest Woes, Coventry Complete Late Rally in Carabao Cup Round-up
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Leeds United dominated Nottingham Forest with a 2-0 victory at the City Ground, extending their recent ascendancy over the Premier League side and claiming their first away win there in over five decades. The result highlighted Forest manager Oliver Glasner's difficult early tenure, whilst Brentford impressed with a commanding performance against Birmingham to advance alongside other established sides.
Coventry City secured a more dramatic progression to the third round with a 4-2 victory away at Plymouth Argyle, staging a comeback from an equalized position to score twice late in the contest. Frank Lampard's squad, who made nine changes from their recent Premier League encounter with Arsenal, demonstrated impressive squad depth and resilience to claim a memorable away victory.
- Leeds beat Forest 2-0 (second win in three days); Coventry overcome Plymouth 4-2 in dramatic comeback
- Leeds secure first City Ground victory since 1972; Coventry score twice late after conceding equaliser
- Second-round matches showcase mix of dominant performances and squad rotation success across competing sides
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