Milton Keynes Dons

Brentford Brentford consolidated their place at the top of League One on Wednesday thanks to a 3-1 win at promotion-chasers Peterborough United.

Middlesbrough Derby County's 2-0 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion allowed Middlesbrough to move to the Championship's summit with a 3-0 win over Millwall.

Milton Keynes Dons ​Benik Afobe scored a hat-trick as MK Dons hammered League One strugglers Colchester United 6-0 on Saturday.

Liverpool

Milton Keynes Dons MK Dons get the chance to close the gap on League One leaders Swindon Town and Bristol City when they host Barnsley on Saturday.

Karl Robinson Virgil van Dijk says Southampton will put their defeat to Manchester United behind them when they face MK Dons in the League Cup.

Derby County Derby County missed the chance to go top of the Championship but in-form winger Tom Ince scored twice as Steve McClaren's side fought back to draw 3-3 at struggling Rotherham United.

Liverpool

Walsall Walsall manager Dean Smith is keen to ensure their upcoming Wembley debut does not derail a bid to reach the League One play-offs.

Liverpool Liverpool avoided a League Cup upset as they beat Middlesbrough 14-13 in a marathon penalty shootout at Anfield to reach the last 16.