Arsenal suffered a stunning early exit from the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, knocked out in a penalty shootout by League Two side Fleetwood after the two teams played out a 1-1 draw over 90 minutes.

The result stands as one of the most dramatic upsets of this season's Carabao Cup, with lower-league Fleetwood eliminating one of English football's biggest clubs. The match ended level after regulation, forcing the tie into a shootout that Fleetwood won 5-3 on penalties.

Arsenal's evening unravelled from the spot, as they failed to convert enough penalties to advance to the next round. Fleetwood, competing three divisions below Arsenal in League Two, held their nerve throughout the shootout to seal a historic victory.

The defeat marks a painful night for Arsenal, who will now turn their full attention to their Premier League campaign and European commitments following this surprise cup elimination.