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Nuno Espírito Santo and César Peixoto advance in the English League Cup

Wolverhampton and West Ham qualified for the Round of 32 of the League Cup by defeating Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton, respectively.

26 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Nuno Espírito Santo and César Peixoto advance in the English League Cup — Photo: Carla Cortés · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

On Tuesday, Wolverhampton and West Ham successfully advanced to the Round of 32 of the English League Cup. Wolverhampton, managed by César Peixoto, defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0, while West Ham, led by Nuno Espírito Santo, triumphed over Southampton with a score of 4-1.

Both teams played their matches away from home. Wolverhampton secured their progression after a solid performance that resulted in two goals, while West Ham also showcased a convincing display with four goals scored.

The results were reported by various sources, including RTP and zerozero.pt, which highlighted the teams' performances. Wolverhampton and West Ham thus demonstrated their strength at this stage of the competition.

This advancement in the League Cup represents an important step for the teams in their quest for success in this edition of the tournament. With the victories, both teams can now focus on the next phases of the competition while continuing to compete in their domestic leagues.

Overall, this Tuesday night was fruitful for both Portuguese coaches, who managed to remain in the English League Cup, reinforcing the presence of Lusophone managers in international competitions.

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