Fleetwood's victory was 'best moment of my life'

Fleetwood Town, 18th in League Two, beat Premier League champions Arsenal 1-1 after extra time, winning 4-3 on penalties in the EFL Cup fourth round.

Fleetwood Town pulled off a stunning upset against Premier League champions Arsenal in the EFL Cup fourth round on Tuesday, winning 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 1-1. The Lancashire club, currently 18th in League Two, secured the historic victory at Highbury Stadium with Connor Haughey scoring the winning penalty. Fan Ben Knapman, attending his 300th match for the club, described it as the "best moment of my life", saying the atmosphere was unlike anything he had experienced in 15 years of supporting Fleetwood. Fans invaded the pitch to celebrate the result.

Fleetwood manager Matt Lawlor called it an "emotional night" and praised his team's performance against the elite opposition. He highlighted the financial benefit of progressing to the next round, which will include an away fixture at a big team. The victory has energised the club and its supporters, with fans confident about their prospects in the competition's next stage.