Marc Pugh and Tyrell Hamilton scored twice each as AFC Bournemouth kicked off their Premier League Cup campaign with a 7-1 victory over Burnley at Vitality Stadium.
Carl Fletcher’s side included a contingent of senior players, including Charlie Daniels, Tyrone Mings and Pugh, who opened the scoring on 17 minutes.
The hosts carved out a 4-0 lead with Pugh scoring his second either side of a strike by Keelan O'Donnell (pictured), while Gavin Kilkenny was also on target in the 65th minute.
After Dan Agyei’s smart turn and finish for the visitors, Alex Dobre made it 5-1 for the Cherries.
Second-half substitute Hamilton then scored from long range on 87 minutes before rounding Clarets goalkeeper George McMahon in added time to complete the scoring.
See: AFC Bournemouth report | Burnley report
Elliott edges Fulham past Birmingham
Fulham got their Premier League Cup off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory at Birmingham City.
Luca De La Torre opened the scoring on 16 minutes with a low drive into the corner from the edge of the penalty area.
Five minutes later Harvey Elliott doubled the lead with a volley from 20 yards out.
Although Tom Anderson reduced the deficit in the 66th minute when his first-time effort evaded the reach of Luca Ashby-Hammond, the visitors held on.
The Cottagers join Reading at the top of Group G on three points.
See: Fulham report
