Scunthorpe beat Derby on penalties to seal a thrilling League Cup encounter.

Headers from Richard Keogh and Jake Buxton put the Rams two up, and Theo Robinson steered home another.

Andy Barcham replied but Buxton headed in again before Mike Grella netted, and Robinson's penalty was then saved before Bobby Grant made it 4-3.

Nathan Tyson made it 5-3 but Connor Jennings and Grant levelled in stoppage time, before Jennings scored in the shoot-out and Tom Naylor hit the bar.

It was a pulsating evening in the East Midlands with the hosts looking to have given themselves an unassailable lead by half-time through Keogh, Buxton and Robinson, and whenever the Iron looked to have got back into the game, Derby pulled away again.

Andy Barcham made it 3-1 with a low drive after the break, but Buxton headed in almost immediately to restore the three-goal cushion.

Grella offered the visitors hope once more with a shot into the top corner, and they were stirred when Sam Slocombe saved Robinson's penalty following a foul on Keogh by David Mirfin.

They smelled blood moments later when Grant also found the top corner, but Tyson's neat header gave the hosts a comfortable lead yet again.

But Jennings hit back in stoppage time from close range, and Grant powered home a spot-kick with the last kick of normal time after Josh Walker was felled by Michael Jacobs.

Neither side could find a breakthrough in extra-time, and the game went to penalties.

After a total of 19 spot-kicks were taken before Jennings stepped up to give Scunthorpe a 7-6 lead, and it was all over when Tom Naylor rattled the crossbar with his effort.

VIEWS FROM THE TRAINING GROUND

Scunthorpe boss Alan Knill tells BBC Radio Humberside:

"These early games throw up results like this. At 3-0 at half-time you think it's damage limitation, but we came out and it's surprising what a goal does.

"It feels like December already after the first game, it was horrible to watch from start to finish.

"I thought we'd lost the game at half-time."

Lineup, Bookings (5) & Substitutions (4)

Derby County

  • 01 Fielding
  • 02 Brayford
  • 03 Roberts (Naylor - 62' )
  • 05 Buxton
  • 06 Keogh
  • 04 Bryson (B Davies - 62' )
  • 07 Coutts
  • 12 Jacobs
  • 19 Hughes (Bennett - 87' )
  • 09 Tyson
  • 11 Robinson Booked

Substitutes

  • 13 Legzdins
  • 17 Naylor
  • 28 Lelan
  • 18 B Davies
  • 14 Doyle
  • 20 Bennett
  • 29 S Davies

Scunthorpe United

  • 01 Slocombe
  • 02 Ribeiro
  • 03 Kennedy
  • 05 Mirfin
  • 21 Newey
  • 04 Walker Booked
  • 07 Ryan
  • 16 Duffy
  • 09 Grant Booked
  • 10 Grella Booked
  • 11 Barcham (Jennings - 84' Booked )

Substitutes

  • 13 Severn
  • 20 Howe
  • 14 Gibbons
  • 18 Hughes
  • 12 Jennings
  • 17 Godden
  • 23 Keegan
Ref: Mohareb
Att: 4,724

Match Stats

Shots

35 16

On target

23 8

Corners

13 6

Fouls

15 23

Live Text Commentary

121:29

A save by Sam Slocombe from penalty by Ben Davies.

130:00 +1:30

Penalty missed by Tom Naylor.

130:00 +0:54 Penalty

Connor Jennings scores a penalty. Derby 6-7 Scunthorpe on penalties.

130:00 +0:23 Penalty

Jake Buxton scores a penalty. Derby 6-6 Scunthorpe on penalties.

129:42 Penalty

Penalty scored by David Mirfin. Derby 5-6 Scunthorpe on penalties.

129:18 Penalty

Paul Coutts scores a penalty. Derby 5-5 Scunthorpe on penalties.

128:22 Penalty

Penalty scored by Jimmy Ryan. Derby 4-5 Scunthorpe on penalties.

127:54 Penalty

Penalty scored by Michael Jacobs. Derby 4-4 Scunthorpe on penalties.

127:05 Penalty

Tom Newey scores a penalty. Derby 3-4 Scunthorpe on penalties.

126:33 Penalty

Penalty scored by Theo Robinson. Derby 3-3 Scunthorpe on penalties.

126:03 Penalty

Penalty scored by Bobby Grant. Derby 2-3 Scunthorpe on penalties.

125:34 Penalty

Penalty scored by Richard Keogh. Derby 2-2 Scunthorpe on penalties.

125:00

Spot kick missed by Mark Duffy.

124:08

Placed penalty taken by John Brayford saved by Sam Slocombe.

123:26 Penalty

Penalty scored by Josh Walker. Derby 1-2 Scunthorpe on penalties.

122:26 Penalty

Penalty scored by Nathan Tyson. Derby 1-1 Scunthorpe on penalties.

121:57 Penalty

Penalty scored by Callum Kennedy. Derby 0-1 Scunthorpe on penalties.

120:01

A save by Frank Fielding from penalty by Mike Grella.

121:29

Power penalty taken by Ben Davies saved by Sam Slocombe.

120:01

The players are ready for the drama of the penalty shoot-out.

120:01

Penalty taken by Mike Grella is saved by Frank Fielding.

120:00 +1:46

The match is going to penalties.

120:00 +0:24

Paul Coutts takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe. Ben Davies produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

119:03

The ball is sent over by Mark Duffy.

118:26

Tom Newey crosses the ball, clearance by Tom Naylor.

117:17

Mason Bennett produces a left-footed shot from outside the penalty box and misses left.

116:54

The ball is swung over by Michael Jacobs.

115:55

Effort on goal by Michael Jacobs from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

114:48

Shot from long range by Josh Walker goes wide of the left-hand upright.

114:00

Mark Duffy takes a shot. Michael Jacobs gets a block in. Outswinging corner taken by Josh Walker from the right by-line, Richard Keogh makes a clearance.

113:36

Nathan Tyson delivers the ball.

112:56

Michael Jacobs sends in a cross, clearance made by Tom Newey.

111:15

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Josh Walker by Richard Keogh. Callum Kennedy crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, clearance made by Richard Keogh.

109:35

Nathan Tyson delivers the ball, Shot by Mason Bennett from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

109:00

Nathan Tyson delivers the ball. Centre by Mason Bennett, Tom Newey gets a block in.

107:47

Ben Davies crosses the ball, blocked by Josh Walker. Michael Jacobs sends in a cross, Shot from close range by Mason Bennett misses to the left of the target.

107:47

Ben Davies produces a cross, blocked by Josh Walker. The ball is delivered by Michael Jacobs, Close range effort by Mason Bennett goes wide of the left-hand upright.

106:49

Theo Robinson crosses the ball, David Mirfin gets a block in.

106:06

Shot by Paul Coutts from 18 yards. David Mirfin gets a block in. Shot from 20 yards by Mason Bennett. Save by Sam Slocombe.

105:01

The referee blows his whistle to start the second half of extra time.

105:00 +0:09

Effort on goal by Bobby Grant from inside the box misses to the right of the target.

102:48

Direct free kick taken by Tom Naylor.

102:48 Booking

Booking Mike Grella is cautioned.

102:41

Free kick awarded for a foul by Mike Grella on Paul Coutts.

99:32

Centre by Mason Bennett, save by Sam Slocombe.

97:47

Michael Jacobs crosses the ball, clearance by David Mirfin.

97:08

Michael Jacobs gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Mark Duffy. Free kick taken by David Mirfin.

96:20

Nathan Tyson has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide right of the goal.

94:23

The ball is crossed by Mark Duffy, Tom Naylor gets a block in. Bobby Grant delivers the ball, clearance made by Richard Keogh.

93:27

Josh Walker takes the direct free kick.

93:27 Booking

Booking Booking for Theo Robinson for dissent.

93:18

Jimmy Ryan fouled by Theo Robinson, the ref awards a free kick.

92:26

Unfair challenge on Jake Buxton by Josh Walker results in a free kick. Tom Naylor takes the free kick.

91:10

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Callum Kennedy by Mason Bennett. Callum Kennedy takes the free kick. Effort from deep inside the area by Christian Ribeiro misses to the left of the goal.

90:00 +8:22

The referee blows for the end of normal time.

90:00 +6:39 Goal scored

Goal - Bobby Grant - Derby 5 - 5 Scunthorpe Bobby Grant scores a power penalty. Derby 5-5 Scunthorpe.

90:00 +5:28

Christian Ribeiro sends in a cross, Michael Jacobs gets a block in. Corner taken right-footed by Josh Walker, clearance by Jake Buxton. Unfair challenge on Josh Walker by Michael Jacobs results in a Penalty.

90:00 +4:59

Mark Duffy sends in a cross, clearance by Ben Davies.

90:00 +4:07 Goal scored

Goal - Connor Jennings - Derby 5 - 4 Scunthorpe Connor Jennings gets on the score sheet with a goal from close in to the bottom right corner of the goal. Derby 5-4 Scunthorpe.

90:00 +3:40

Mark Duffy takes a shot. Frank Fielding makes a save.

90:00 +2:33

Christian Ribeiro sends in a cross, Tom Naylor gets a block in. Short corner taken by Josh Walker. Shot by Mark Duffy. Blocked by Michael Jacobs. Corner taken by Josh Walker, clearance by Jake Buxton.

90:00 +1:24

Theo Robinson fouled by Jimmy Ryan, the ref awards a free kick. Michael Jacobs produces a strike on goal direct from the free kick.

90:00 +0:22

Jimmy Ryan takes a shot from long range which goes wide of the right-hand post.

89:37

Short corner worked by Nathan Tyson.

89:12 Booking

Booking Connor Jennings receives a caution.

87:18

The referee blows for offside against Mason Bennett. Sam Slocombe takes the indirect free kick.

86:23 Substitution

Substitution Mason Bennett replaces Will Hughes.

86:23

The referee blows for offside against Bobby Grant. Frank Fielding restarts play with the free kick.

85:09

Will Hughes has an effort at goal. Save by Sam Slocombe. Corner taken by Michael Jacobs.

83:03 Substitution

Substitution Connor Jennings joins the action as a substitute, replacing Andy Barcham.

82:23

Assist by Michael Jacobs.

82:23 Goal scored

Goal - Nathan Tyson - Derby 5 - 3 Scunthorpe Nathan Tyson scores a headed goal from deep inside the penalty box. Derby 5-3 Scunthorpe.

82:14

Paul Coutts produces a cross,

81:30

The ball is crossed by Will Hughes, clearance by Christian Ribeiro. Corner taken by Michael Jacobs from the left by-line, Tom Newey manages to make a clearance.

81:30

A cross is delivered by Will Hughes, Christian Ribeiro manages to make a clearance. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Michael Jacobs from the left by-line, clearance made by Tom Newey.

80:51

Will Hughes takes a shot. Sam Slocombe makes a save. Inswinging corner taken by Michael Jacobs, Josh Walker manages to make a clearance.

79:10

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Andy Barcham by Jake Buxton. Free kick crossed right-footed by Josh Walker from left channel, Richard Keogh makes a clearance. Jimmy Ryan produces a drilled right-footed shot from 30 yards. Frank Fielding makes a comfortable save.

77:44

Free kick awarded for a foul by Christian Ribeiro on Jake Buxton. Tom Naylor takes the free kick.

76:51

Unfair challenge on Tom Newey by Nathan Tyson results in a free kick. David Mirfin takes the direct free kick.

76:26

The ball is sent over by Callum Kennedy. The ball is swung over by Christian Ribeiro, clearance by Richard Keogh.

74:51

Direct free kick taken by Jake Buxton.

74:51 Booking

Booking The referee shows Bobby Grant a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

74:46

Will Hughes fouled by Bobby Grant, the ref awards a free kick.

73:48

Tom Newey gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nathan Tyson. Tom Naylor restarts play with the free kick.

72:08

The assist for the goal came from Mark Duffy.

72:08 Goal scored

Goal - Bobby Grant - Derby 4 - 3 Scunthorpe Bobby Grant finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the top left corner of the goal. Derby 4-3 Scunthorpe.

72:08

The ball is crossed by Mark Duffy,

71:44 Penalty

Penalty taken by Theo Robinson saved by Sam Slocombe. Derby 4-2 Scunthorpe.

70:40

Corner crossed in by Paul Coutts, Penalty awarded for a foul by David Mirfin on Richard Keogh.

70:26

John Brayford crosses the ball, save by Sam Slocombe.

68:27

Ben Davies concedes a free kick for a foul on Jimmy Ryan. Josh Walker takes the direct free kick.

69:03

Christian Ribeiro gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Nathan Tyson. Tom Naylor restarts play with the free kick.

68:27

Ben Davies gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jimmy Ryan. Free kick taken by Josh Walker,

68:06

Free kick awarded for a foul by Josh Walker on Paul Coutts. Direct free kick taken by Paul Coutts.

67:07

Centre by Paul Coutts.

66:54

Will Hughes crosses the ball, blocked by David Mirfin.

66:42

The ball is sent over by John Brayford, blocked by Tom Newey.

64:54

Michael Jacobs produces a cross, blocked by Christian Ribeiro.

63:41

Jake Buxton restarts play with the free kick.

63:41 Booking

Booking Josh Walker receives a yellow card.

63:25

Josh Walker concedes a free kick for a foul on Paul Coutts.

62:21

Assist by Mark Duffy.

62:21 Goal scored

Goal - Mike Grella - Derby 4 - 2 Scunthorpe Mike Grella gets on the score sheet with a goal from just inside the area to the top left corner of the goal. Derby 4-2 Scunthorpe.

60:26 Substitution

Substitution (Derby) makes a substitution, with Ben Davies coming on for Craig Bryson.

60:26 Substitution

Substitution (Derby) makes a substitution, with Tom Naylor coming on for Gareth Roberts.

60:26

Theo Robinson delivers the ball, David Mirfin gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Michael Jacobs, Unfair challenge on Tom Newey by Richard Keogh results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Sam Slocombe.

58:17

Nathan Tyson produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the target.

57:55

Foul by Christian Ribeiro on Michael Jacobs, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Gareth Roberts.

56:53

Craig Bryson takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe.

55:49

Mike Grella gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Will Hughes. Richard Keogh restarts play with the free kick.

55:26

Theo Robinson takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe.

54:58

Outswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Paul Coutts.

53:24

Mark Duffy produces a cross, clearance made by John Brayford. Corner taken by Josh Walker from the right by-line, Headed effort from deep inside the area by David Mirfin misses to the right of the goal.

52:38

Assist by Michael Jacobs.

52:38 Goal scored

Goal - Jake Buxton - Derby 4 - 1 Scunthorpe Jake Buxton scores a headed goal from inside the area. Derby 4-1 Scunthorpe.

52:07

Tom Newey challenges Nathan Tyson unfairly and gives away a free kick. The ball is sent over by Michael Jacobs,

51:16 Goal scored

Goal - Andy Barcham - Derby 3 - 1 Scunthorpe Andy Barcham finds the net with a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Derby 3-1 Scunthorpe.

49:28

Callum Kennedy delivers the ball, Bobby Grant takes a shot. Jake Buxton gets a block in. Corner taken by Mark Duffy, clearance made by Richard Keogh.

49:06

Craig Bryson concedes a free kick for a foul on Bobby Grant. Free kick taken by Josh Walker.

48:19

The ball is swung over by John Brayford, Tom Newey makes a clearance. Paul Coutts takes the outswinging corner, Tom Newey manages to make a clearance.

48:02

Foul by Mark Duffy on Will Hughes, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Will Hughes.

47:07

Effort from the edge of the area by Nathan Tyson goes wide of the right-hand post. Michael Jacobs challenges Christian Ribeiro unfairly and gives away a free kick. Josh Walker restarts play with the free kick.

45:44

Michael Jacobs delivers the ball, Header by Theo Robinson from deep inside the penalty area misses to the left of the goal.

45:01

The second half has started.

45:00 +2:06 Half time

Half Time It is the end of the first-half.

45:00 +1:08

Shot from 30 yards from Nathan Tyson. Tom Newey gets a block in. John Brayford has a drilled shot. Blocked by Tom Newey.

45:00 +0:05

Theo Robinson takes a shot from 20 yards. Save by Sam Slocombe.

44:35

Bobby Grant gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on John Brayford. Paul Coutts takes the direct free kick. John Brayford delivers the ball, Tom Newey makes a clearance.

43:58

The ball is crossed by Gareth Roberts, Effort on goal by Paul Coutts from 20 yards. Tom Newey gets a block in.

39:29

The assist for the goal came from Michael Jacobs.

39:29 Goal scored

Goal - Theo Robinson - Derby 3 - 0 Scunthorpe Theo Robinson scores a goal from inside the six-yard box to the top right corner of the goal. Derby 3-0 Scunthorpe.

39:01

Corner taken by Paul Coutts from the right by-line played to the near post,

38:46

A cross is delivered by Paul Coutts, blocked by Tom Newey.

38:33

Nathan Tyson delivers the ball, Callum Kennedy gets a block in.

37:08

Unfair challenge on John Brayford by Jimmy Ryan results in a free kick. Paul Coutts crosses the ball, Gareth Roberts produces a header from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

36:09

Foul by Bobby Grant on Jake Buxton, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Frank Fielding.

35:54

The ball is delivered by Andy Barcham.

35:20

Bobby Grant takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Frank Fielding makes a save.

33:19

Michael Jacobs provided the assist for the goal.

33:19 Goal scored

Goal - Jake Buxton - Derby 2 - 0 Scunthorpe Jake Buxton grabs a headed goal from close range. Derby 2-0 Scunthorpe.

32:41

Josh Walker concedes a free kick for a foul on Will Hughes. A cross is delivered by Michael Jacobs,

31:52

Gareth Roberts challenges Jimmy Ryan unfairly and gives away a free kick. The free kick is delivered right-footed by Callum Kennedy from right wing, save made by Sam Slocombe.

31:29

Andy Barcham takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Richard Keogh gets a block in.

30:40

Theo Robinson takes a shot. Christian Ribeiro gets a block in.

30:21

Craig Bryson takes a shot from 20 yards. Blocked by Josh Walker.

29:17

Michael Jacobs provided the assist for the goal.

29:17 Goal scored

Goal - Richard Keogh - Derby 1 - 0 Scunthorpe Richard Keogh grabs a headed goal from close in. Derby 1-0 Scunthorpe.

28:26

Mike Grella challenges Richard Keogh unfairly and gives away a free kick. Will Hughes takes the free kick. Paul Coutts has a drilled shot. Save by Sam Slocombe. Corner taken by Michael Jacobs,

25:40

The ball is crossed by Will Hughes, blocked by David Mirfin. Free kick awarded for a foul by Bobby Grant on Richard Keogh. Direct free kick taken by Richard Keogh.

23:53

Foul by Craig Bryson on Andy Barcham, free kick awarded. Josh Walker takes the free kick.

23:39

The ball is swung over by Nathan Tyson, blocked by Christian Ribeiro.

23:10

Mark Duffy delivers the ball, Jake Buxton manages to make a clearance.

21:21

Unfair challenge on Mark Duffy by Michael Jacobs results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Josh Walker.

20:26

Free kick awarded for a foul by Andy Barcham on John Brayford. Craig Bryson takes the free kick.

19:33

Theo Robinson takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe. The assistant referee signals for offside against Andy Barcham. John Brayford takes the free kick.

18:42

Mark Duffy produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the goal.

17:53

The ball is swung over by Callum Kennedy, save by Frank Fielding.

17:04

Theo Robinson is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Sam Slocombe takes the indirect free kick.

14:28

The ball is sent over by John Brayford, Theo Robinson takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe. Corner taken by Michael Jacobs, save by Sam Slocombe.

11:35

Will Hughes takes a shot. Save by Sam Slocombe. Paul Coutts takes the outswinging corner, David Mirfin makes a clearance. Centre by Gareth Roberts, Callum Kennedy makes a clearance.

10:56

Nathan Tyson crosses the ball, clearance made by Tom Newey. Michael Jacobs takes a inswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, Christian Ribeiro makes a clearance.

10:25

The assistant referee flags for offside against Michael Jacobs. Indirect free kick taken by Christian Ribeiro.

9:44

Free kick awarded for a foul by Paul Coutts on Callum Kennedy. Tom Newey takes the free kick.

6:38

Centre by John Brayford.

6:10

Free kick awarded for a foul by Bobby Grant on Richard Keogh. Free kick taken by Jake Buxton.

4:36

Theo Robinson takes a shot. Blocked by Callum Kennedy.

3:10

Foul by Tom Newey on Nathan Tyson, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Paul Coutts. Richard Keogh crosses the ball, save by Sam Slocombe.

1:51

Shot from just outside the area by Theo Robinson misses to the right of the target.

0:00

The referee gets the game started.

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