Stunning scenes as Arsenal face a shocking upset after losing to Fleetwood Town and exiting the Carabao Cup in Round 4.
On 28 October 2026, a surprising event unfolded after the 2026-27 Carabao Cup Round 4 match, where Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, shocked the football world by knocking out Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions.
The two teams were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes, but Fleetwood Town triumphed 5-3 in the penalty shootout, advancing unexpectedly to the quarterfinals. They remain the only League Two club left in this season's Carabao Cup.
What is remarkable is the vast gap between the teams: they are separated by 84 positions in the English football league structure. Fleetwood Town sits 18th in League Two, just two points above Port Vale, who are 23rd and in the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Arsenal currently holds 2nd place in the Premier League with 21 points, level with leaders Manchester City, and is vying to defend its English top-flight title.
Yet, despite Arsenal’s superior status and squad strength, they suffered an incredible upset by Fleetwood Town. Even after being reduced to 10 men following a red card to 16-year-old prospect Max Dahman, it remains one of the most astonishing upsets in English football history.
