Newport County shocked Championship side Watford to reach the EFL Cup fourth round for the first time.

Tristan Abrahams put Newport ahead from the penalty spot after Toby Stevenson fouled Brandon Cooper, before captain Joss Labadie made it 2-0 from 20 yards.

Adalberto Penaranda's penalty gave Watford hope but Padraig Amond capitalised on Daniel Phillips' mistake to restore the two-goal cushion.

Watford substitute Stipe Perica was sent off late on for elbowing Cooper.

Newport County manager Michael Flynn: "I thought it was a fantastic performance. We've outplayed a Championship club who have just come down from the Premier League.

"I can't be any more proud of my players than I already am.

"We moved the ball really well, played some fantastic football and we created a lot of chances. We created far more than what Watford did."