Preston Defeats Fulham in Record 16-15 Carabao Cup Penalty Shootout
Preston North End advances to the fourth round after a historic shootout victory over Premier League side Fulham.
- Preston won 16-15 in the longest penalty shootout in Carabao Cup history after a 1-1 draw in regular time.
- Ryan Ledson scored the decisive penalty after Fulham's Timothy Castagne missed his second attempt.
- Reiss Nelson equalized for Fulham in the 61st minute after Ryan Ledson's first-half volley put Preston ahead.
- Both teams made significant changes to their lineups, with Fulham and Preston heavily rotating their squads.
- Everton and Southampton also faced off in the Carabao Cup, with Southampton winning 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.