Paik Seung-ho Records First Assist as Birmingham City Suffers 6-1 Defeat to Brentford in League Cup

Birmingham City of the English EFL Championship (second tier) was knocked out of the League Cup early after losing to Premier League side Brentford, despite Paik Seung-ho recording his first assist of the season.

Birmingham City suffered a heavy 6-1 defeat to Brentford in the second round home match of the 2026-2027 Carabao Cup (League Cup) held at St Andrew's in Birmingham, England, today (KST, August 26).

Starting the match, Paik assisted Demarai Gray's equalizing goal in the 28th minute of the first half while his team was trailing 1-0.

Taking a free kick from the left, Paik passed the ball toward the center of the penalty area, and Gray found the back of the net with a low, long-range shot.

This marks Paik's first official attacking point of the season.

However, Birmingham City collapsed after conceding five consecutive goals following the equalizer.

Paik was substituted in the 38th minute of the second half with his team trailing 6-1 and facing a certain defeat.

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