Bradford City defeated Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup match ended without any goals. Neither side found the net in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City came out on top 4-2. Burnley was defeated. They are out now. The win propels Bradford City into the next round.
The game mattered deeply to the Bradford City manager. He used to play for Burnley years ago. He posted his best season with them. He reflected on past times before the match. That penalty win retains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley is eliminated.