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Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Cledara Abbey Stadium

Follow live coverage as Cambridge United face Charlton Athletic 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.

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Match ends, Cambridge United 3, Charlton Athletic 1.

26 August 2025 21:32

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Second Half ends, Cambridge United 3, Charlton Athletic 1.

26 August 2025 21:32

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Foul by Zach Mitchell (Charlton Athletic).

26 August 2025 21:31

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 August 2025 21:30

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Second yellow card to Karoy Anderson (Charlton Athletic) for a bad foul.

26 August 2025 21:29

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Delay in match because of an injury Zeno Rossi (Cambridge United).

26 August 2025 21:29

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Foul by Karoy Anderson (Charlton Athletic).

26 August 2025 21:29

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

26 August 2025 21:28

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Delay in match because of an injury Kelland Watts (Cambridge United).

26 August 2025 21:24

Cambridge United vs Charlton Athletic

Ibrahim Fullah (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

26 August 2025 21:24

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