Arsenal's Under-21s side also suffered. They were on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline as Exeter City refused to roll over in Devon.

Charles Sagoe converted early on as the Gunners got off to a flier.

That goal separated the sides at the break but Josh Magennis sparked a rush of six goals in the second half.

Harrison Dudziak restored the visitors' lead before Jack Aitchison pegged them back once more.

Osman Kamara gave Arsenal fresh hope - only for Magennis to grab his second within 60 seconds, and Luca Woodhouse set up Jayden Wareham for the winner three minutes from time.

Barrow managed to get their first points in the competition as they saw off Nottingham Forest's Under-21s with two second-half goals.

David Worrall gave Andy Whing's side the lead just after the hour and Innes Cameron made the game safe with a second in added time.

Aston Villa's Under-21s have not enjoyed this year's competition and they exited it without picking up a point after Leyton Orient made it three wins from three to progress from...