Southampton Advances in Carabao Cup Penalties

Southampton progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Everton, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. Abdoulaye Doucoure gave Everton the lead with a close-range header, but Taylor Harwood-Bellis equalized for Southampton shortly after. The match, featuring heavily rotated squads, saw Southampton's goalkeeper Alex McCarthy save the decisive penalty from Ashley Young in sudden death. Both teams had failed to secure any points in the Premier League thus far, adding to the tension of the contest. The victory provided a morale boost for Southampton amid their difficult season start, while extending Everton's struggles. Southampton will find out their next opponents in the draw scheduled for 25 September.