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11/08/2026, The Valley, London, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Charlton Vs Luton

Charlton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: C Burton (GK) , R Bevan (CB) , D Kellison (CB) , G McGregor (RB) , J McQuire (LB) , C Doumbia (CDM) , S McCrae (CAM) , P Edward (RM) , J Brockie (LM) , D Overbey (ST) , J Murdock (ST) And the subs are: L Sneddon (CB) , M Speed (CB) , G Evans (CM) , K Cody (CM) , A MacFadyen (ST)

Luton play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: S Mungle (GK) , O Orizu (CB) , C Mullins (CB) , J Watts (RB) , J Boyce (LB) , J Lowe (CDM) , R McClees (CAM) , G Thomas (RM) , D Starritt (LM) , G McCorkel (ST) , D Stormont (ST) And the subs are: M McCrae (CB) , G Powell (CB) , P Cook (CM) , L Pattillo (CM) , G Moran (ST)
Welcome to The Valley in London, England where Charlton Athletic will face Luton.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 19029.

1' - Charlton kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

6' - James McQuire plays a short pass to Gordon McGregor.  Gordon McGregor finds Stuart McCrae with a short pass.  Stuart McCrae spots a run from John Murdock.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and John Murdock runs on to the ball.  John Murdock tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but Spencer Mungle performs a diving save, to stop the shot!  

17' - Rhys Bevan hits the ball long to Gordon McGregor.  Gordon McGregor speeds past John Lowe.  

21' - Gordon McGregor passes to Campbell Doumbia.  Campbell Doumbia sees Stuart McCrae making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

30' - Pat Edward dispossesses Rob McClees and the ball goes loose.  Ogenyi Orizu hits the ball long to John Lowe.  John Lowe passes to Gareth McCorkel.  Gareth McCorkel tries to strike a long range shot into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Cody Burton!  

39' - Rob McClees finds John Lowe with a short pass.  John Lowe passes a long ball to Ogenyi Orizu.  Ogenyi Orizu passes to John Lowe.  John Lowe plays the ball to David Stormont.  David Stormont runs with the ball, beating Stuart McCrae.  

40' - David Stormont spots a run from Davie Starritt.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Davie Starritt is able to control the ball.  Davie Starritt looks to place the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a great goal from Davie Starritt for Luton!  The ball went in off the upright!

40' - Charlton kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Pat Edward sees Stuart McCrae making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Stuart McCrae has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Luton kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

48' - Rob McClees slides the ball to James Watts.  James Watts slides the ball to Rob McClees.  Rob McClees spots a run from Gareth McCorkel.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gareth McCorkel runs on to the ball.  Gareth McCorkel tries to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

50' - Cody Burton sees a run from Stuart McCrae.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Stuart McCrae is able to take the ball.  Stuart McCrae shoots, aiming for the top of the net...and Stuart McCrae scores!  That's a great goal from the Charlton player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but it wasn't enough!

50' - Luton kick the ball off for the restart.  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Glyn Thomas is going to be taken off.  Louis Pattillo is going to be brought on.  

54' - John Murdock plays a short pass to Campbell Doumbia.  Campbell Doumbia tries to use ball skills to beat Cody Mullins and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

56' - Campbell Doumbia crosses the ball into the box, finding Danny Overbey.  Danny Overbey is impeded by John Lowe.  The referee blows his whistle and awards a penalty!  Stuart McCrae steps up to take the penalty.  He attempts  to power the ball into the top corner...but the shot is saved by Spencer Mungle!  

57' - There is going to be a subsitution.  James McQuire is going to be taken off.  Lee Sneddon is going to be brought on.  

60' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Cody Mullins is going to be taken off.  Malcolm McCrae is going to be brought on.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like John Murdock is going to be taken off.  Alex MacFadyen joins the game from the bench.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Rob McClees is going to be taken off.  Gregor Moran is brought on from the bench.  

70' - David Kellison hits the ball long to Gordon McGregor.  Gordon McGregor fires a shot from long range...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

72' - Campbell Doumbia tries to hit a long range shot...but the ball flies wide of the post!

77' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Pat Edward is going to be taken off.  Kenzie Cody is going to be brought on.  

78' - With a turn of pace, Stuart McCrae beats Gregor Moran.  

81' - Stuart McCrae sees a run from Danny Overbey.  He attempts to play a throughball, and Danny Overbey takes the ball.  Danny Overbey strikes the ball...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

84' - Spencer Mungle plays a long pass to Gregor Moran.  John Brockie dispossesses Gregor Moran and gains possession for his team.  John Brockie attempts to use his skills to beat James Watts.  The opposing player is sent the wrong way and John Brockie runs with the ball!  

85' - John Brockie fires a shot from outside the area...but Spencer Mungle manages to stop the shot!  

88' - Charlton launch a counter attack.  Lee Sneddon takes the ball past David Stormont with a turn of pace.  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

91' - Charlton kick the ball off for the restart.  

96' - Campbell Doumbia plays a short pass to Stuart McCrae.  Stuart McCrae passes to Lee Sneddon.  Lee Sneddon finds John Brockie with a long pass.  John Brockie spots a run from Kenzie Cody.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Kenzie Cody is able to take the ball.  Kenzie Cody strikes the ball...but the keeper manages to tip the shot round the post!  That will be a corner for  Charlton.  Stuart McCrae places the ball to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box and finds Kenzie Cody.  Kenzie Cody flicks a header towards goal...but its wide!

105' - Campbell Doumbia passes to Lee Sneddon.  Lee Sneddon tries to shoot from distance into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Luton kick the ball off for the restart.  

112' - John Lowe slides the ball to Malcolm McCrae.  Malcolm McCrae slides the ball to Gregor Moran.  Gregor Moran hits the ball long to John Lowe.  John Lowe finds Gareth McCorkel with a short pass.  Gareth McCorkel plays the ball to Gregor Moran.  Gregor Moran takes the ball past Gordon McGregor with a turn of pace.  

113' - Gregor Moran sees Davie Starritt making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

117' - Stuart McCrae sees Campbell Doumbia making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

120' - Alex MacFadyen sees Stuart McCrae making a run.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Stuart McCrae will step up to take the first penalty for Charlton Athletic.  And he scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That's 1 - 0.
Gregor Moran will take the next penalty for Luton.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That's 1 - 1.
John Brockie will take the next penalty for Charlton.  But the shot goes wide!
David Stormont will take the next penalty for Luton.  But the shot is offtarget!
Gordon McGregor will take the next penalty for Charlton.  And Gordon McGregor scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 1.
Ogenyi Orizu will take the next penalty for Luton.  And its in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 2.
Kenzie Cody will take the next penalty for Charlton.  And Kenzie Cody puts it in!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  It is now 3 - 2.
Malcolm McCrae will take the next penalty for Luton.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Rhys Bevan will take the next penalty for Charlton.  And he scores!  The keeper was unable to stop the shot!  So that makes it 4 - 2.
John Lowe will take the next penalty for Luton.  And John Lowe scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  That makes it 4 - 3.


The match has ended Charlton Athletic 1 - 1 Luton.  After a penalty shootout, Charlton Athletic are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 3.