Burnley and Middlesbrough sent packing in League Cup


Football Soccer Britain - Accrington Stanley v Burnley - EFL Cup Second Round - Wham Stadium - 24/8/16 Burnley's Johann Berg Gudmundsson looks dejected at full time Action Images via Reuters / Ed Sykes

LONDON (Reuters) - Premier League teams Burnley and Middlesbrough were knocked out of the English Cup by lower-league teams in the second round on Wednesday.

Burnley lost 1-0 at north-west neighbours Accrington Stanley, who are in League Two (fourth tier), and Middlesbrough were beaten 2-1 at Championship (second tier) Fulham, both games going to extra time.

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