Norwich secured their place in the next round of the League Cup after a resounding victory over Milton Keynes Dons.
By defeating Milton Keynes Dons 4-1 at Carrow Road in the Round of 128 of the League Cup, Norwich officially secured their place in the next round, thus eliminating their opponents from the competition.
- 0'The match has started.
Norwich will host Milton Keynes Dons.
- 1'M. Toure scored against Milton Keynes Dons in the very first minute.
Right from the first minute,M. ToureHe scored the opening goal for Norwich. That lightning-fast start gave the home side a 1-0 lead against Milton Keynes Dons at Carrow Road in a League Cup match.
- 7'A. Slimane increased Norwich's lead to 2-0.
At the 7th minute,A. SlimaneA precise finish from M. Toure's assist extended Norwich's lead to 2-0. The home team at Carrow Road is having a fantastic start, doubling their lead very early on.
- 9'J. Cordoba received an early yellow card.
In the 9th minute, the referee issued a yellow card.J. CordobaOn the Norwich side, despite holding a 2-0 lead early on, the home team still needs to play with focus to avoid unnecessary problems at Carrow Road.
- 14'Norwich completely dominated after 14 minutes.
Norwich took the lead within the first 14 minutes of the match.2 - 0Thanks to their dominant performance, the home team controlled the game with a high possession rate.60% - 40%together2 - 0A shot on target, while Milton Keynes Dons have yet to register a single shot.
- 20'J. Stacey received Norwich's second yellow card.
At minute 20, it's their turn.J. StaceyNorwich received a yellow card from the referee. Despite holding a 2-0 lead, the home team at Carrow Road had two players booked within the first 20 minutes of the match.
- 29'Norwich completely dominated, establishing a two-goal lead.
At the 29th minute, Norwich were completely dominating the match with a 2-0 lead and 62% - 38% possession. Milton Keynes Dons were completely outplayed and unable to mount any counter-attacks, resulting in a 6-0 shooting advantage (2-0 on target) in favor of the home team.
- 34'K. McLean receives a yellow card, Norwich suffers its third penalty.
34th minute,K. McLeanNorwich received a yellow card after a foul. Despite dominating the game with a 2-0 lead, the home team continued to receive yellow cards, this being their third warning since the start of the match.
- 42'Norwich completely dominated before halftime.
The game was completely tilted in Norwich's favor in the 42nd minute as the home team controlled possession.70% - 30%Against Milton Keynes Dons, relentless pressure allowed Norwich to dominate in terms of shots on goal.8 - 1(hit the target)2 - 0) to maintain a safe 2-0 lead.
- 43'B. Chrisene extended Norwich's lead to 3-0.
43rd minute,A. Brookscreating favorable conditions forB. ChristineHe scored against Milton Keynes Dons, extending Norwich's lead to 3-0. The home team at Carrow Road is showing complete dominance, controlling 70% of the ball possession and having a superior number of shots on goal (11-1).
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 3-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Milton Keynes Dons made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
At the start of the second half, in the 46th minute, Milton Keynes Dons made a substitution whenM. Ekpitetacame onto the field as a substitute forG. JonesTrailing Norwich 3-0 after the first half, the visitors were forced to make personnel changes in the hope of finding a way to improve their game.
- 55'N. Mendez-Laing missed a penalty kick in a heartbreaking moment.
In the 55th minute, Milton Keynes Dons were awarded a penalty, butN. Mendez-LaingThe attempt was unsuccessful. Having missed this golden opportunity, the away team still haven't scored their first goal and are trailing Norwich 3-0.
- 55'Norwich completely dominated the game.
By the 55th minute, Norwich were still completely dominating the game with their high ball possession rate.67% - 33%against Milton Keynes Dons. The home team's dominance was clearly demonstrated by their superior shooting statistics.15 - 2(hit the target)4 - 0), putting the opponent in a completely defensive position.
- 56'R. Wintle scored a goal to reduce the deficit for Milton Keynes Dons.
56th minute,R. WinterHe scored to reduce the deficit to 3-1 for Milton Keynes Dons. This goal came right after a missed penalty in the 55th minute, giving the visitors renewed hope in their match at Carrow Road.
- 56'Milton Keynes Dons made a substitution in the 56th minute.
In the 56th minute, Milton Keynes Dons made a substitution whenD. Barrasserwas brought onto the field to replaceL. KellyThe visiting team hopes this fresh start will help them increase the pressure after having just narrowed the score to 3-1.
- 57'Milton Keynes Dons bring S. Silvera onto the field.
At minute 57,Milton Keynes Donsmake personnel changes whenS. Silverawas brought on as a substitute.N. Mendez-LaingImmediately after scoring to reduce the deficit to 3-1, the visiting team hoped that a fresh impetus in their attack would help them continue to create surprises at Carrow Road.
- 59'A. Brooks scored, extending Norwich's lead to 4-1.
59th minute,A. BrooksBrooks' goal put Norwich ahead 4-1. Just three minutes after Milton Keynes Dons pulled one back to 3-1 in the 56th minute, Brooks' goal immediately poured cold water on the visitors' pursuit, solidifying the home side's dominance at Carrow Road.
- 60'60th minute: A. Brooks of Norwich receives a yellow card.
In the 60th minute, the playerA. BrooksNorwich received a yellow card from the referee. Despite holding a significant 4-1 lead at Carrow Road, the home team still played relatively aggressively in ball challenges.
- 61'Norwich brought J. Wright on to replace A. Slimane.
61st minute,NorwichImplement personnel changes when bringing inJ. Wrightcame onto the field as a substitute forA. SlimaneMaintain the initiative and distance.4-1With safety assured, the home team at Carrow Road began making adjustments to their lineup on the field.
- 61'Norwich substituted M. Toure, bringing on M. Kvistgaarden.
In the 61st minute, Norwich made a substitution in their attack.M. Kvistgaardenwas brought on as a substitute.M. ToureHolding a comfortable 4-1 lead, the home team at Carrow Road proactively made personnel changes to maintain control of the game against Milton Keynes Dons.
- 62'Norwich make personnel changes: P. Maghoma replaces A. Brooks
In the 62nd minute, Norwich made a substitution whenP. Maghomacame onto the field as a substitute.A. BrooksThe decision to substitute Brooks came just two minutes after he received a yellow card, helping the home team maintain their safety while leading 4-1.
- 68'Norwich completely dominated Milton Keynes Dons.
In the 68th minute, Norwich continued to completely dominate the game, holding the lead.4 - 1Against Milton Keynes Dons, the 66% possession - 34% possession ratio and the overwhelming number of shots (18 - 6, with 6 - 3 on target) accurately reflect the significant difference between the two teams on the field.
- 69'Milton Keynes Dons made a substitution in the 69th minute.
69th minute,Milton Keynes Donsmake personnel changes whenA. Collinswas brought onto the field to replaceC. PatersonTrailing Norwich 4-1, the visitors hoped the new signing would help improve their performance in the remaining time of the match.
- 70'Norwich makes a personnel change, M. Jurasek comes on.
70th minute,Norwichmake personnel changes whenM. Jurasekwas brought onto the field to replaceO. SchwartauWith a 4-1 lead and complete control of the game, the home team at Carrow Road had reason to refresh their lineup for the remainder of the match.
- 77'Norwich brought S. Field onto the field to strengthen their squad.
In the 77th minute, Norwich made a substitution whenS. Fieldwas brought onto the field to replaceM. KvistgaardenHolding a 4-1 lead and completely dominating the game, the home team at Carrow Road played very proactively for the remainder of the match.
- 77'Milton Keynes Dons brought J. Matete onto the field in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, Milton Keynes Dons made a substitution.J. Matetewas brought onto the field as a substitute forB. WilesTrailing Norwich 4-1, the visitors attempted to revitalize their midfield in an attempt to find hope in the remaining minutes.
- 80'Norwich dominated Milton Keynes Dons in the 80th minute.
Up until the 80th minute, Norwich still completely controlled the game with a high possession rate.66% - 34%and the lead4 - 1It's quite safe. The home team maintains constant pressure with19 - 6the shot6 - 2The corner kick left Milton Keynes Dons with no choice but to defend desperately in the final minutes.
- 84'Yellow card for C. Goode of Milton Keynes Dons
84th minute,C. GoodeMilton Keynes Dons received a yellow card from the referee. With their team trailing 4-1 and Norwich completely controlling the game, Milton Keynes Dons struggled to find a goal in the final minutes.
- KTFinal score: Norwich 4-1 Milton Keynes Dons
The match ended with a score of 4-1.
Updated at 23:02 on 08/08/2026
General information before the match
The match between Norwich and Milton Keynes Dons will take place at 9:00 PM on August 8, 2026, at Carrow Road Stadium. This is a notable encounter within the framework of the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup).
The match follows a knockout format. The winning team advances to the next round, while the losing team is eliminated from the tournament. Since there is no group stage, neither club has the opportunity to accumulate points or improve their standings, forcing them to focus all their efforts on a decisive battle.
History of confrontations and balance of power.
Statistics from the last two encounters between the two teams show a balanced result. Specifically, Norwich won one match and Milton Keynes Dons also defeated their opponent once. The two clubs have never shared points in their recent clashes.
Assessing the overall situation
Given the intense nature of a Carabao Cup knockout match, both Norwich and Milton Keynes Dons are aiming for victory. Playing at home at Carrow Road might offer Norwich some psychological advantages, but the balanced head-to-head record suggests Milton Keynes Dons are poised to pose a significant challenge.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
