Fleetwood Town advanced in the EFL Cup after Ryan Graydon's two first-half goals secured a 2-1 victory over Rotherham United at Highbury on Sunday. The League Two side overcame an early setback to claim a memorable win.
How Graydon turned the match around
Graydon equalised in the 16th minute and completed the turnaround 11 minutes later, ensuring Fleetwood Town progressed in the competition. His brace was enough to see off Rotherham United, who had taken the lead through Jamie McCart's second-minute strike.
Jay Lynch made several crucial saves after the break to preserve the lead, while Cameron Dawson conceded twice after the equaliser. Matty Virtue was denied by Dawson earlier in the match, and Joe Powell delivered a cross that caused problems in the Town box.
Fleetwood Town's season so far
The victory comes at an important time for Fleetwood Town, who currently sit 9th in League Two with 4 points from their opening two games (1W-1D-0L). Their recent form of a draw followed by a win has seen them trail leaders Barnet by just 2 points. With 1 goal scored and none conceded so far this season, the defensive solidity shown against Rotherham United will be key as they look to build on this cup success.
Rotherham United's cup exit
Rotherham United's early exit from the EFL Cup will be a disappointment, particularly after taking the lead so quickly. The League One side will now focus on their league campaign, where they will be looking to improve on their current standing.
Fleetwood Town's next fixture can be found on our fixtures page, while the current squad is available on our squad page.
