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Burnley and Middlesbrough sent packing from League Cup

Burnley and Middlesbrough are both out of the League Cup, going down to Accrington Stanley and Fulham respectively.

Premier League newcomers Burnley and Middlesbrough both suffered early exits from the League Cup on Wednesday.

Burnley, fresh off their 2-0 triumph over Liverpool on Saturday, went down 1-0 to local rivals Accrington Stanley.

With the game seemingly poised for a penalty shoot-out after 119 scoreless minutes, Matthew Pearson came up with a winner in dramatic fashion.

The League Two side must now face West Ham in the third round of the tournament.

Middlesbrough were also sent crashing out, going down to Championship outfit Fulham 2-1.