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Fleetwood’s victory was ‘best moment of my life’

Fleetwood Town beat Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties on Tuesday in the EFL Cup.

By Rebecca Brahde and Kelly Foran · BBC Sport

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:35 PM

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A Fleetwood Town supporter called beating Arsenal on penalties the best moment of his life.
Fleetwood Town defeated Arsenal on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the EFL Cup fourth round.
Connor Haughey scored the winning penalty shootout goal to secure the upset for the League Two side.

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A Fleetwood Town supporter described the club's dramatic EFL Cup fourth-round victory over Arsenal as the best moment of his life. Fleetwood Town, positioned 18th in League Two, secured a massive upset by defeating the Premier League side on penalties following a 1-1 draw at Highbury Stadium. Longtime fan Ben Knapman witnessed Connor Haughey net the decisive penalty shootout goal to seal the win.

Following the final whistle, fans flooded the pitch to celebrate the historic result. Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor hailed the emotional night, calling it a brilliant spectacle where his players did themselves proud while hoping for an away tie against another top team in the next round.

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Fleetwood’s victory was ‘best moment of my life’

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