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Roy Hodgson secures first Crystal Palace win as Patrick Bamford scores two

ROY HODGSON secured his first win as Crystal Palace manager as the Eagles advanced in the Carabao Cup.

Bakary Sako was the hero for the out-of-form South London side as his first half header proved enough to down Huddersfield at Selhurst Park.

 Bakary Sako headed home the only goal of the game for Palace as they defeated Huddersfield
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Bakary Sako headed home the only goal of the game for Palace as they defeated HuddersfieldCredit: Rex Features
 Roy Hodgson was celebrating his first win as Crystal Palace manager
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Roy Hodgson was celebrating his first win as Crystal Palace managerCredit: PA:Press Association

The former England boss was further boosted as defender Papa Souare came on to make his first appearance for the club since breaking his jaw and thigh bone in a car crash a year ago.

Patrick Bamford secured Middlesbrough's passage into the second round as they strolled to victory at Villa Park.

The ex-Chelsea ace netted a penalty before adding a second as the hosts finished with ten-men following Tommy Elphick's second yellow card.

Midfielder Mario Vrancic also bagged two as Norwich defeated Brentford.

Josh Murphy added the third before Josh Clarke slotted home a consolation for the Bees - who squandered a penalty earlier in the night through Yoann Barbet.

Premier League Stoke City were upset by Championship outfit Bristol City.

 Patrick Bamford bagged both goals as Middlesbrough defeated Aston Villa 2-0
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Patrick Bamford bagged both goals as Middlesbrough defeated Aston Villa 2-0Credit: Rex Features
 Famara Diedhiou was on target for Bristol City against Stoke
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Famara Diedhiou was on target for Bristol City against StokeCredit: Rex Features

The Potters conceded twice inside the first ten minutes of the second half as Famara Diedhiou and Matt Taylor inflicted misery on the visitors to the west country.

Bournemouth beat Brighton for the second time in five days as Josh King's extra-time goal ensured a 1-0 triumph.

Wolves also needed extra time to get past a stubborn Bristol Rovers thanks to Bright Enobakhare firing the only goal of the game.

 Bright Enobakhare popped up with the winner for Wolves against Bristol Rovers
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Bright Enobakhare popped up with the winner for Wolves against Bristol RoversCredit: Reuters
 Alfie Mawson helped to secure Swansea's passage into the next round
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Alfie Mawson helped to secure Swansea's passage into the next roundCredit: Reuters
 Jordan Ayew was also on target for the Swans
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Jordan Ayew was also on target for the SwansCredit: PA:Press Association

And goals from Alfie Mawson and Jordan Ayew were enough for Swansea City to seal their spot in the Carabao Cup third round draw.

The Swans swept aside Reading at the Madejski.


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