Huddersfield sink Leicester in shoot-out to set up trip to Sunderland

League One Huddersfield Town overcame Championship Leicester in a Carabao Cup first-round penalty shoot-out, after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Accu Stadium.

Huddersfield started strongly and Ruben Roosken and David Kasumu both had strong penalty shouts turned down early on after both appearing to be tripped inside the box.

The hosts held Leicester at bay until nine minutes after the break, when right-back Hamza Choudhury smashed a half-cleared ball into the far top corner.

That brought the game to life and Huddersfield reacted best, with Roosken awarded a penalty after Choudhury brought him down. Dion Charles’ spot-kick was saved, but 19-year-old midfielder Dan Vost headed home the rebound in the 65th minute for his first senior goal.

Leicester restored their lead three minutes later, with Stephy Mavididi squaring for fellow substitute Harry Winks to curl into the bottom corner.

Again Huddersfield found a response, with youngster Cameron Ashia claiming his second goal in as many games by curling a fantastic effort into the top corner for 2-2.

That sent the game to a penalty shoot-out, where Huddersfield prevailed 3-2 as Bilal El Khannouss hit the post and Terriers goalkeeper Lee Nicholls saved two Leicester efforts.

Huddersfield’s reward for their progress is a trip to Premier League Sunderland in the second round.