LONDON (AP) – Grimsby’s run in the English League Cup’s fourth tier came to an end with defeat by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday.
Brentford won 5-0 at Blundell Park, the venue for Manchester United’s match. amazing loss Grimsby in the second round in August.
Grimsby then defeated Second Division Sheffield Wednesday in the third round, but were overwhelmed by Brentford, who had five different scorers in Matthias Jensen, Kean Lewis-Potter, Reiss Nelson, Fabio Carvalho and Nathan Collins.
After a 1-1 draw, Fulham defeated Wycombe Wanderers 5-4 on penalties, becoming the second club to advance in the Premier League.
Wrexham, owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, missed out on a place in the last eight after losing 2-1 at home to fellow Welsh side Cardiff City.
The remaining five matches in the last 16 will be played on Wednesday, with defending champions Newcastle at home to Tottenham, Liverpool at home to Crystal Palace and Premier League leaders Arsenal at home to Brighton.
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