Jody Scott, a 19-year-old from King's Lynn, and his girlfriend Anika Loftus, 19, both speedway riders, lined up against each other in a league fixture in Scotland. The couple described the experience as memorable and exciting, and Loftus hopes more young women will ride in UK leagues in future.
League Two side Fleetwood Town have reached the EFL Cup quarter-finals after beating Premier League champions Arsenal on penalties. They will play either Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury, with that tie decided in the final fourth-round match.
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey, from Belfast, scored the winning penalty as his League Two side beat Premier League champions Arsenal 5-3 on penalties in the Carabao Cup. He said the victory still felt surreal, and he would love to face Manchester City in the next round.
A 14-year-old Fleetwood fan watched his club beat Arsenal in the Carabao Cup from his relative's bedroom window overlooking the stadium. His view was broadcast during Sky Sports coverage and he went viral, calling it the best game he has ever watched.
