Sunderland overcame Norwich City, 2x0, on Monday, on matchweek 1. Both Graeme Murty's team and Alan Neilson's team held their first game in the competition. Ellis Taylor was on fire.
Ellis Taylor opened the score in the 13th minute.
Midfielder netted the last goal in the final minutes of the game from the penalty spot.
After the result Sunderland are 8th in the table, with 3 points, while Norwich City sit 20th place, with 0 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Graeme Murty's team will play away against West Ham, whilst Alan Neilson's team will host Nottingham Forest.