Overview

• Wrexham, trailing 3–1 after Hull goals from Oli McBurnie, Joel Ndala and Matt Crooks, turned the tie around in stoppage time through two headers by veteran substitute Ollie Palmer.
• Elliot Lee’s 31st-minute strike had given the hosts an early lead before Hull mounted their three-goal response.
• The match went to a shootout after Ndala’s spot kick struck the crossbar and Wrexham secured a 5–3 win on penalties.
• League Two side Bromley ousted Ipswich Town in a shootout after goalkeeper Sam Long saved Ali Al-Hamadi’s penalty.
• The opening round has been defined by late comebacks, decisive substitutions and multiple ties settled by spot kicks, underlining the Carabao Cup’s unpredictability.