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Arsenal held 1-1 by Fleetwood late in League Cup tie
Arsenal were drawing 1-1 with Fleetwood Town late in their League Cup fourth-round match in Fleetwood, England.
Fleetwood are a League Two side, while Arsenal are a Premier League club and last season’s League Cup runners-up.
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman was sent off after an incident following a strong challenge by Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal.
The dismissal came as Fleetwood tried to hold on and take the match to a penalty shootout.
Arsenal had dominated possession in the second half, but Fleetwood were still level.
The tie was still undecided in the latest updates, which did not give a final result.
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must maintain high standards and respect Fleetwood Town in their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie.
Arsenal travelled to League Two Fleetwood on Tuesday, with a place in the last eight at stake.
Arteta warned that complacency against lower-league opposition could lead to an upset.
Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor urged his players to feel excitement rather than fear.
Arsenal made nine changes for the match, with Illan Meslier and Ceadach O’Neill making their debuts.
- Who
- Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, and Fleetwood Town, managed by Matt Lawlor.
- What
- The teams met in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with a place in the last eight at stake. Arteta warned Arsenal not to underestimate Fleetwood.
- When
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
- Where
- Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood.
- Why
- Arsenal were aiming to reach the quarter-finals, while Fleetwood were playing in the competition’s fourth round for the first time.
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Fleetwood Town
Approach
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Arteta said Arsenal must respect the game and every opponent, and keep their basics and habits at a high level.
Fleetwood Town
Lawlor said his players should be excited about the occasion, but should not fear Arsenal.
Expectations
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Arteta warned that lower-league opponents can make a match close and cause an upset.
Fleetwood Town
Lawlor called it an amazing night for the club, fans, town and area, and urged his players to rise to the occasion.
Arsenal were knocked out by Bradford City on penalties after a 1-1 draw in their most recent League Cup tie against a fourth-tier side.
Arteta said Arsenal’s basics and habits had to be “through the roof” to beat Fleetwood.
Arsenal travelled to Highbury Stadium for the Carabao Cup fourth-round match.
Arsenal announced nine changes, with Meslier and O’Neill making their debuts.
- Competition
- Carabao Cup fourth round
- Venue
- Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood
- Arsenal changes
- Nine
- Arsenal debuts
- Illan Meslier and Ceadach O’Neill
- Fleetwood record against top-flight sides
- Winless in five matches: one draw and four losses
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What people are saying
Our reputation, our pride, everything is in play
We know the risk, and in football, things can get very equal the moment you are able to match certain things, and that's why our basics and habits have to be through the roof to be able to win the game.
The champions are coming to town on our patch, and it's on telly, so if you can't get up for this game you can't get up for any game.
The players need to be excited for it, but while respect is through the roof, the fear can't be.
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Heading to Highbury 👊