NATHAN Jones made eleven changes but Charlton Athletic still strolled through to the second round of the EFL Cup with a 3-1 win against Stevenage at The Valley on Tuesday night.
Miles Leaburn opened the scoring before Ibrahim Fullah doubled the advantage and Luke Berry headed in the third after the break.
Lewis Freestone scored a late consolation for the League One side.
It was eighteen-year-old midfielder Fullah’s first senior start.
“It won’t be his last, that’s for sure,” Jones said about his goal. “The kid’s a fantastic footballer – energetic, confident, and with great qualities. He’s not naturally a wing-back but we asked him to do a job, and he did that really well. I’m proud of him.”
Jones added: “The main thing was to win and be in the hat for the next round. We made eleven changes, which shows the strength and depth of the squad. Stevenage are a good side and have started the season really well, so I’m really happy with the result.”
Alistair Smith scored the winning penalty as AFC Wimbledon edged past Gillingham 4-2 following a 1-1 draw in normal-time at Priestfield.
Antwoine Hackford gave Wimbledon the lead on 32 minutes before Ethan Coleman levelled seven minutes from time.
Jonny Williams missed his spot-kick for Gareth Ainsworth’s hosts, before Dons stopper Joe McDonnell saved Josh Andrews’ effort.
Smith has his first attempt saved by Jake Turner but a retake was ordered and he made no mistake.
Bromley pulled off one of the shocks of the first round by beating Ipswich Town 5-4 on penalties for their first-ever win in the competition.
Deji Elerewe nodded home after Omar Sowunmi headed a deep corner across goal before Ipswich levelled through half-time substitute Ben Johnson.
Ravens goalkeeper Sam Long was the shoot-out hero after he saved George Hirst and Ali Al-Hamadi’s spot-kicks.
Blues keeper Christian Walton saved Ashley Charles’ effort, before Marcus Ifill sent Andy Woodman’s side through.
