Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s much-anticipated debut for Leeds United turned into a horror show as the team was shockingly knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Sheffield Wednesday.

Leeds made the short trip to Hillsborough, where the first half was marked by frustration and a lack of scoring. Enter Calvert-Lewin, a recent free agent signing, brought on in hopes of igniting the attack shortly after the interval.

However, just minutes after his introduction, Leeds found themselves trailing when Karl Darlow fumbled a low drive from Jamal Lowe into his own net, handing the Championship side an unexpected lead.

Leeds managed to level the score thanks to substitute Jayden Bogle in the 80th minute, generating momentum and hopes for an exciting finish. In a dramatic stoppage time moment, Anton Stach delivered a low free-kick to Calvert-Lewin, standing primed in front of the away fans, but the new Leeds striker shockingly missed the target.

As if that wasn’t enough, Calvert-Lewin was again given a golden opportunity to redeem himself when Willy Gnonto slipped the ball across the goal. Yet again, Calvert-Lewin faltered, failing to convert from close range.

In a cruel twist of fate, the evening reached its nadir in the dying moments when a flick from Daniel James found him again in the six-yard box. This time, with a chance to send the game to penalties, he couldn’t get his feet right and the ball bounced away, sealing Leeds’ fate.

The penalty shootout offered little reprieve. After a missed spot-kick from Joel Piroe, Calvert-Lewin stepped up for the crucial second penalty but blasted it wildly over the bar, contributing to a dismal shootout performance that saw Leeds fall 3-0.

In the aftermath, manager Daniel Farke lamented the missed chances, while also revealing that midfielder Ao Tanaka suffered a severe MCL injury that will sideline him for several weeks, compounding the team’s woes.

Farke expressed disappointment, stating, 'We feel a bit embarrassed that we don’t win such a game. Our fans traveled for this and we wanted to celebrate a victory with them.'

As Leeds prepares to return to Premier League action against Newcastle United at Elland Road, their fans will hope for a turnaround after this disheartening cup exit.