Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction

Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Wolverhampton Wanderers 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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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:40

Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:40

Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:38

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Simon Adingra is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:37

Tariq Lamptey (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:36

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2. Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Jørgen Strand Larsen.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:36

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:36

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jørgen Strand Larsen is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:34

Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:34

Foul by Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:36

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:36

Delay in match (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:34

Foul by Igor Julio (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:33

Adam Webster (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:32

Attempt missed. Simon Adingra (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Yasin Ayari following a fast break.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:30

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:30

Attempt saved. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Simon Adingra.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:28

Attempt saved. Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ferdi Kadioglu.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:28

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Ferdi Kadioglu replaces Yankuba Minteh.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:28

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Tariq Lamptey replaces Julio Enciso.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:28

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jørgen Strand Larsen replaces Gonçalo Guedes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:28

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nélson Semedo is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:26

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Yankuba Minteh is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:24

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Santiago Bueno.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:24

Attempt blocked. Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yasin Ayari.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:24

Igor Julio (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:22

Attempt saved. Simon Adingra (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Julio Enciso.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:21

Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:21

Julio Enciso (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:21

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Carlos Forbs is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:20

Foul by Yankuba Minteh (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:17

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Yasin Ayari replaces Jakub Moder.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:17

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Matheus Cunha replaces Hwang Hee-Chan.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:17

Attempt missed. Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Rodrigo Gomes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:17

Attempt saved. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mats Wieffer.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:14

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Alfie Pond is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:14

Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:14

Foul by Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:12

Hand ball by Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:10

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nélson Semedo replaces Pedro Lima.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:10

Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Carlos Forbs replaces Pablo Sarabia.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:10

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Danny Welbeck replaces Evan Ferguson.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:10

Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Mats Wieffer replaces Carlos Baleba.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:10

Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:07

Foul by Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:04

Attempt saved. Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

21:01

Jakub Moder (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:57

Attempt missed. Julio Enciso (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jack Hinshelwood with a headed pass.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:57

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Pervis Estupiñán is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:57

Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:57

Attempt missed. Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from long range on the right misses to the right.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:53

Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:53

Rodrigo Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:51

Foul by Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:51

Attempt saved. Rodrigo Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gonçalo Guedes with a through ball.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:50

Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:34

First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:33

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:33

Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:31

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pablo Sarabia is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:30

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Matt Doherty.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:28

Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:27

Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:26

Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Matt Doherty.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:25

Attempt missed. Julio Enciso (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:25

Foul by Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:25

Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:25

Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:21

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:21

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Hwang Hee-Chan is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:18

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Simon Adingra (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Adam Webster.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:16

Corner, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Conceded by Jason Steele.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:16

Attempt saved. Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by João Gomes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:13

Attempt missed. Gonçalo Guedes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Rodrigo Gomes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:09

Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Yankuba Minteh is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:09

Attempt saved. Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:08

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:05

Foul by Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:03

Foul by Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

20:00

Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Carlos Baleba (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:58

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:58

Delay in match (Wolverhampton Wanderers).

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:58

Attempt blocked. Pedro Lima (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gonçalo Guedes.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:58

Pablo Sarabia (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:56

Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:54

Attempt saved. Evan Ferguson (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:48

Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:46

Offside, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Gonçalo Guedes is caught offside.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:46

First Half begins.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

19:15

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

17:45

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