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‘This isn’t supposed to happen’: giant-slaying Fleetwood revels in fairytale Arsenal win

The Guardian UK Wednesday 28 October 2026, 16:52 UTC By Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent 1 min read
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Fishing town in disbelief the morning after their footballing minnows beat mighty Arsenal on penaltiesOn a wet and windy night on the north-west coast of England, a League Two side sensationally knocked the Premier League champions out of the Carabao Cup. But this is not just a fairytale story of giant-slaying; Fleetwood Town and Arsenal have an unlikely history that stretches back long before Tuesday night’s game. Arsenal played at their iconic Highbury stadium until 2006, and Fleetwood’s...

Fishing town in disbelief the morning after their footballing minnows beat mighty Arsenal on penalties

On a wet and windy night on the north-west coast of England, a League Two side sensationally knocked the Premier League champions out of the Carabao Cup. But this is not just a fairytale story of giant-slaying; Fleetwood Town and Arsenal have an unlikely history that stretches back long before Tuesday night’s game.

Arsenal played at their iconic Highbury stadium until 2006, and Fleetwood’s ground has the same title, being named after Highbury Avenue, the adjoining street.

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