Five teams have qualified for the Carabao Cup fourth round following Tuesday's fixtures, according to the Daily Post. Newcastle United edged Millwall 1-0, while Sunderland also advanced. Bradford City won 3-1 away at Leyton Orient, Bournemouth recorded a heavy victory over Lincoln City, and Crystal Palace beat Middlesbrough 3-0. The results confirm the first batch of clubs progressing to the next stage of the English League Cup competition.

Chelsea defeated Leeds United 6-3 at Stamford Bridge to advance in the League Cup, according to Channels TV. Xabi Alonso's side had been in danger of elimination after Tarik Muharemovic opened the scoring in the first half and Brenden Aaronson added a second for Leeds shortly after the interval, before Chelsea mounted their comeback to secure the emphatic victory.

Chelsea came from two goals down to defeat Leeds United 6-3 in a dramatic EFL Cup third-round tie, securing their place in the next round of the competition. According to Punch, Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck were central to the comeback, which the outlet described as a chaotic cup classic. The nine-goal encounter saw Chelsea overturn an early deficit to claim a convincing victory over their Championship opposition and progress in the League Cup.

Former Chelsea forward Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has praised manager Xabi Alonso's decision to sign ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, describing it as 'great business'. His comments followed Chelsea's 6-3 victory over Leeds United in a Carabao Cup match on Wednesday, during which the Blues had appeared close to elimination before securing the win, according to the Daily Post.

Al Jazeera previews Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League fixture against Sabah, framing it around United’s uneven start after taking four points from their opening four Premier League games. The feed quotes Michael Carrick saying the team is ready to rise, but provides no confirmed lineups, injuries, venue, kickoff time, or Sabah context beyond the matchup. The preview therefore centers on form and confidence rather than detailed team news.

Qualifying matches for the fourth season of the 1xCup have concluded, with 24 teams advancing from among Nigeria's top amateur football clubs. According to the Daily Post, the qualifiers featured thrilling moments and unpredictable outcomes as clubs competed for a place in the next round. A date for the group-stage draw has now been announced, and the remaining teams will continue their pursuit of the 1xCup 2026 trophy and a N20 million prize.