Brentford and Southampton advance to English League Cup quarterfinals

By The Associated Press

Sheffield Wednesday's Max Lowe, left, and Brentford's Yoane Wissa battle for the ball during a League Cup fourth round soccer match at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (John Walton/PA via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Walton]

LONDON (AP) — Premier League teams Brentford and Southampton have both squeezed past second-tier opponents to reach the quarterfinals of the English League Cup. Brentford needed a penalty shootout to get past Sheffield Wednesday after a 1-1 draw. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken saved from Liam Palmer in the last spot kick of a high-quality shootout that Brentford won 5-4. James Bree scored an 88th-minute winner as Southampton beat Stoke 3-2. A cup run is proving some respite for Southampton, which is in last place in the Premier League.