Carabao Cup roundup: Wolves stun Southampton while Burnley win derby

Last season’s runners-up are out of the Carabao Cup as Southampton were stunned 2-0 at home by the Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Southampton, who lost 3-2 against Manchester United in the Wembley final in February, fell at the first hurdle this time.

Danny Batth headed in Ivan Cavaleiro’s corner in the 67th minute and substitute Donovan Wilson made it 2-0 with three minutes left.

“The best news for us is maybe we’ll have more time to prepare better for Premier League games, and try to learn from [the defeat],” said Mauricio Pellegrino, the Southampton manager.

It was Wolves’ third Premier League scalp in cup competitions during 2017, following FA Cup wins against Stoke City and Liverpool last season – and came despite the manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, making 11 changes from the defeat against Cardiff City on Saturday.

“I’m very proud, it’s fantastic work from my players, the way they prepared,” said Nuno.“It’s not about building a team, it’s about a squad, and they showed there’s no starting XI at Wolves. For us it’s about creating a squad, growing their own identity and being able to perform like this.

“We know Donovan, he’s been performing well and training with us for some time. He has scored a goal here, but he will be back with the under-23s. Nothing changes for Donovan. I’ve done this throughout my career, giving players chances, but only at the right times.”

Burnley’s 2-0 victory against their bitter rivals Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park was marred by fans running on to the pitch. Blackburn fans confronted Clarets players after Jack Cork headed in Robbie Brady’s cross to give the visitors a 27th-minute lead.

One fan appeared to push the captain, James Tarkowski, before being tackled to the ground by Ashley Westwood. The individual was eventually led away by stewards, while a Burnley supporter was also ejected after a flare was set off in the away end. Brady added a second in the fourth minute of first-half stoppage time to secure a comfortable win for the Clarets.

Elsewhere, the Premier League high‑flyers Huddersfield Town had to come from behind to their defeat Rotherham United 2-1. The League One side took the lead inside the opening minute when Anthony Forde’s cross was headed in by Semi Ajayi. But David Wagner’s men turned it around with two goals in three minutes early in the second half. First Philip Billing converted from the penalty spot after Laurent Depoitre was fouled by Will Vaulks, before Joe Lolley added the finishing touch to a flowing move in the 54th minute.

West Ham United eased past the League Two club Cheltenham Town 2-0. The Hammers took the lead five minutes before half-time when Diafra Sakho slotted in his first goal since November, before Andre Ayew added a second three minutes later.

Joe Allen played just 45 minutes but managed two goals and an assist as Stoke City defeated the League One side Rochdale 4-0. The Wales midfielder headed Stoke into a 16th-minute lead, set up Peter Crouch for the second just before the half-hour and added a third with three minutes left of the period.

Ramadan Sobhi struck with 10 minutes left to round off a comprehensive home win.