Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Oxford United face Brighton & Hove Albion 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.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Match ends, Oxford United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 6.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Second Half ends, Oxford United 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 6.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Brajan Gruda (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diego Coppola.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Delay in match because of an injury Jack Currie (Oxford United).
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Attempt blocked. Brajan Gruda (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Oxford United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Elliott Moore.
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