Football News Roundup — 28 Oct 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports.
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Wednesday, 28 Oct 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports. Each headline links through to the original report.
'Biggest night in the club's history' for fearless Fleetwood
A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners.
Dowman sees red as Arsenal dumped out, but did Arteta go too far?
A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup.
Where does Fleetwood beating Arsenal rank in biggest cup upsets?
BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal.
Barcelona fined £503 over their approach for Atlético Madrid star Álvarez
Atlético accused Barcelona during summer chaseStriker now rebuilding his reputation with fansBarcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez came at a modest cost on Tuesday after the Spanish FA fined the club €602 (£503) following a complaint by Atlético Madrid over contact with the striker.Atlético ac…
Arteta explains reaction to Dowman red card amid criticism
Mikel Arteta has explained his reaction to Max Dowman as the 16-year-old went down the tunnel after being sent off in Arsenal's shock Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town.
Papers: Carrick's job saved by failure to agree on replacement
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
Blackpool beat Villa and Vale thrash Man City in Trophy
Blackpool beat Aston Villa and Port Vale put five past Manchester City's youngsters, plus Tuesday's EFL Trophy round-up.
Wawrinka brings end to career with emotional farewell in front of home crowd
Stan Wawrinka's illustrious career came to a close on Tuesday at the 41-year-old's home tournament, the Swiss Indoors Basel.
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