Harrogate Town vs Preston North End LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Harrogate Town face Preston North End 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.
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Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Anthony O'Connor.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Matthew Foulds.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Brad Potts.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Milutin Osmajic (Preston North End) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Brad Potts.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Ryan Ledson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Attempt missed. Duane Holmes (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jeppe Okkels with a cross.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Second Half begins Harrogate Town 0, Preston North End 4.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
First Half ends, Harrogate Town 0, Preston North End 4.
Harrogate Town vs Preston North End
Attempt saved. James Daly (Harrogate Town) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Matthew Foulds.
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