Bradford City earned a victory over Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup contest ended without any goals. Neither side managed to score in regular time. It headed to a shootout. Bradford City came out on top 4-2. Burnley failed to advance. They are eliminated from the cup. 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 had his best season with them. He recalled former years before the match. That dramatic result keeps Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley exits early.