Leeds advances past Nottingham Forest; Brentford dominates Birmingham in Cup

Leeds United progressed to the third round of the League Cup after defeating Nottingham Forest for the second time in four days. The Yorkshire club's victory marks their continued momentum in the domestic cup competition, with the two sides having met recently in league play.

In a separate League Cup fixture on Tuesday, Brentford delivered an emphatic display against Birmingham City, securing a commanding 6-0 victory. The West London club's dominant performance underscored their strength in cup competitions and their clinical finishing on the night.

Both results saw teams advance from their respective second-round encounters in the tournament. Leeds' repeat victory over Forest demonstrated their ability to maintain form across multiple fixtures, while Brentford's emphatic scoreline highlighted the gulf in class that emerged between the two sides.