A much-changed Chelsea booked their place in round four with a comfortable 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, who they also beat at the same stage of the competition last season.

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ross Barkley were both on target for eight-times winners Chelsea in the first half.

Former Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney helped Championship side Derby County spring a surprise with a 1-0 victory at Premier League Crystal Palace.

Top-flight Sheffield United were made to work hard by minor league outfit AFC Fylde, winning 2-1.

In other games, West Brom beat Charlton,  Barnsley won at Crewe, QPR thrashed Swansea, Coventry and Bristol Rovers drew, and Northampton won at Burton.