Where does Arsenal’s Fleetwood humiliation place in English cup shocks?

How big a shock is the Premier League champions’ 5-3 defeat on penalties after a 1-1 draw with a fourth-tier club?Published On 28 Oct 202628 Oct 2026Arsenal suffered a stunning League Cup fourth-round defeat at fourth-tier Fleetwood Town on Tuesday.The Premier League champions lost 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in one of the greatest shocks in the history of English football.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Kylian Mbappe apologises after ‘dictator’ comment angers Chinese fanslist 2 of 4Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea matchlist 3 of 4The Ballon d’Or has a narrow definition of footballing greatnesslist 4 of 4Harry Kane becomes first Englishman in 25 years to win Ballon d’Orend of listThe debate over what is the biggest upset in cup history is never-ending, but here are five other epic cup upsets to rival Arsenal’s humiliation.Wrexham beat Arsenal 2-1 (1992 FA Cup)In the previous season, 90 places had separated the two clubs in the English Football League, with Arsenal having claimed their second title in three seasons under manager George Graham.Alan Smith put the Gunners in front, but Mickey Thomas’s free kick levelled matters with ...