Sheffield Wednesday Upset Premier League Leeds in Carabao Cup Shootout

Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning upset by eliminating Leeds United from the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough. The Owls, fielding a youthful side with several academy players, benefited from Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow's second-half own goal and a late equalizer from substitute Jayden Bogle to force penalties. Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Ethan Horvath was instrumental, saving penalties from Leeds players Joel Piroe and Sean Longstaff, while Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed his spot-kick. The match was played in front of a sparse crowd due to a fan boycott protesting owner Dejphon Chansiri's stewardship, amid the club's financial troubles and transfer restrictions. Leeds made several changes including new signings Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin in search of a win, but ultimately fell to a resilient Wednesday team motivated by fan support despite the boycott. This result adds to a night of notable upsets in the Carabao Cup second round, highlighting the unpredictability of the competition.