Goals galore - the wildest scores in EFL Cup history
This article reviews some of the most high-scoring and dramatic matches in the history of the EFL Cup. It highlights specific games, such as the Brentford vs. Dagenham & Redbridge thriller and Aston Villa's comeback against Wycombe.
Why it matters
It provides historical context and entertainment for football fans interested in the tournament's unpredictable nature.
Some clubs use the early rounds to give experience to young players, shake off the last of their pre‑season rust and perhaps sneak an early season upset, but that can also result in some staggering scorelines.
From 12‑goal thrillers to 10-0 humiliations and penalty shootouts that threaten to last almost as long as the match itself, the EFL Cup has had it all over the years.
Here's a look at the some of the most wild games the competition has ever produced...
Let's start off with a bang and talk about the joint-highest scoring EFL Cup tie in history.
The tie between Dagenham & Redbridge, then in League Two, and a Brentford side recently promoted to the Championship may not have looked the most interesting on paper, but it certainly delivered a gripping match.
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