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Brentford vs Leyton Orient LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Gtech Community Stadium

Luke Baker
Tuesday 17 September 2024 17:45 BST
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Gtech Community Stadium, the home of Brentford
Gtech Community Stadium, the home of Brentford (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Brentford face Leyton Orient in the EFL cup.

Liverpool are the reigning champions of the competition following an extra time victory over Chelsea at Wembley last term, Virgil van Dijk scoring the decisive goal to secure a record-extending tenth win of this domestic cup for the Reds.

While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season. Last year, Middlesbrough were the team from outside the top flight to go furthest in the competition, reaching the semi-finals.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

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Foul by Christian Nørgaard (Brentford).

17 September 2024 20:55

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Ben Mee (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17 September 2024 20:53

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Second Half begins Brentford 3, Leyton Orient 1.

17 September 2024 20:49

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First Half ends, Brentford 3, Leyton Orient 1.

17 September 2024 20:33

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Ryan Trevitt (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

17 September 2024 20:32

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Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

17 September 2024 20:31

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Goal! Brentford 3, Leyton Orient 1. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Fábio Carvalho.

17 September 2024 20:30

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Attempt blocked. Ryan Trevitt (Brentford) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Meghoma with a cross.

17 September 2024 20:30

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Attempt blocked. Sonny Perkins (Leyton Orient) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Diallang Jaiyesimi.

17 September 2024 20:29

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Jack Simpson (Leyton Orient) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

17 September 2024 20:27

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