Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
Fleetwood Town, a League Two side, achieved a historic upset by defeating Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. The match was decided by a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Why it matters
This event serves as a notable example of the unpredictability and cultural significance of cup competitions in English football.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Fleetwood Town reached the League Cup quarter-finals for the first time by beating Arsenal
Arsenal suffered a shock Carabao Cup exit at the home of Fleetwood Town, as the League Two side recorded one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
Mikel Arteta's Premier League champions lost 5-3 on penalties to a Fleetwood outfit ranked 84 places below them in the English football pyramid.
Following Fleetwood's victory, BBC Sport looks at some of the biggest shocks of all-time in the FA Cup and League Cup.
This isn't an exhaustive list, and you can leave your thoughts in the comments, rank the historic upsets and share your results.
Fleetwood Town celebrated the biggest victory in the club's history as they stunned Champions League finalists Arsenal to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals at Highbury Stadium.
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