WATCH: Upset on the cards as Fleetwood take shock lead against Arsenal

Watch Fleetwood's shock opener against Premier League champions Arsenal…

By Cian Cheesbrough · Goal

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:37 PM

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Fleetwood Town took a shock 1-0 lead against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
On-loan forward Aaron Loupalo-Bi scored the opening goal in the 21st minute.
Arsenal made nine changes to their starting lineup, handing teenager Marli Salmon a start.

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League Two club Fleetwood Town took a surprise early 1-0 lead against Arsenal in their Carabao Cup fourth-round tie at Highbury Stadium. After a brief stoppage caused by a drone flying over the ground, on-loan Fulham forward Aaron Loupalo-Bi struck in the 21st minute by beating defender Marli Salmon and poking the ball past goalkeeper Illan Meslier.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes from their previous fixture, with only Myles Lewis-Skelly and Viktor Gyokeres retaining their starting spots. Fleetwood, who entered the match battling near the fourth-tier relegation zone, capitalized on defensive lapses to mount a major upset bid against the Premier League champions.

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WATCH: Upset on the cards as Fleetwood take shock lead against Arsenal

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