Drone Halts Fleetwood vs Arsenal Carabao Cup Tie for Eight Minutes

Play in the Carabao Cup last-16 tie between Fleetwood Town and Arsenal was stopped for more than eight minutes after a drone was spotted flying above the stadium while the match was underway.

The interruption came mid-game, and the match could not resume until the aerial device was dealt with. Stoppages like this are rare at professional fixtures, but they have become a recurring concern at grounds across the country as drones become cheaper and easier to fly.

It was not immediately clear who was operating the drone. Further details on the incident may follow.