Overview
- Burnley reached the Carabao Cup second round after beating Notts County 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor on Saturday.
- Burnley goalkeeper Max Weiss saved attempts from Emile Acquah and Jacob Bedeau in the shootout and veteran Kyle Walker converted the decisive penalty.
- Notts County took the lead through Callum Roberts in the 42nd minute and Zian Flemming equalised for Burnley two minutes into the second half.
- New Burnley manager Nicky Hayen said the win brought relief and that the shootout required a bit of luck, while Notts boss Martin Paterson described it as a “beautiful defeat” full of positives for his newly promoted side.
- Burnley fielded a team heavy with Premier League experience and dominated early possession but still needed spot-kicks to progress, and both clubs now turn their attention to league duties and the second-round draw on Monday.