League Cup draw fiasco in Thailand

The English Football League blamed technical faults and “human error” for the blunders that blighted Friday’s League Cup first-round draw.

Incorrect fixtures featured on an on-screen graphic during the live draw, when Charlton appeared to be playing twice and Forest Green Rovers were given the wrong opponents.

As part of the EFL’S sponsorship deal with Thai energy drinks company Carabao, the draw took place in Bangkok and was live-streamed across digital platforms.

Charlton were handed an away draw at Exeter, but then also appeared a second time on a fixtures graphic with a home tie against Cheltenham.

The graphics also showed AFC Wimbledon playing Swindon, despite both being unseeded teams.