Fleetwood knock Arsenal out of the League Cup on penalties

On 28 October, League Two Fleetwood eliminated Arsenal after a 1-1 draw, winning the shootout 5-3. Arsenal fielded a rotated side; reports highlight Max Dowman’s red card and goalkeeper Lynch’s saves. Historical comparisons add context but do not settle whether it was the biggest upset; it does not by itself change the assessment of Arsenal’s league form.