League Cup wrap: Marc Wilson scores first goal since 2012 on Bournemouth debut

Meanwhile two more Premier League clubs were knocked out.

League Cup wrap: Marc Wilson scores first goal since 2012 on Bournemouth debut

Matty Pearson struck in the closing seconds as fourth-tier Accrington dumped Lancashire neighbours and Premier League newcomers Burnley out the EFL Cup in the second round.

Pearson averted a penalty shootout in the last minute of extra-time at the Crown Ground, sweeping home from a goalmouth scramble to secure a 1-0 win, a major scalp and local bragging rights.

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