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Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Sunderland: Home side ease to win over much-changed Black Cats

Dennis Adeniran's stunning long-range effort helped Sheffield Wednesday knock Championship Sunderland out in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

After an uneventful opening 15 minutes, the League One side took the lead through Adeniran's superbly struck 25-yard strike.

Adeniran then claimed an assist when he intercepted a poor pass out from the back from Black Cats goalkeeper Alex Bass and centred for substitute Sylla Sow to sweep in from 12 yards out.

The visitors, who made 11 changes, barely threatened as their 18-match unbeaten run came to an end.

Sunderland's exit made them the 11th Championship side to be beaten by a lower league opponent in the first round of this season's competition.