Bradford City knocked out Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup fixture saw no goals scored. Neither side found the net in regular time. It was decided by spot kicks. Bradford City secured the spot-kick victory 4-2. Burnley suffered a loss. 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 represent Burnley years ago. He posted his best season with them. He reflected on those old days before the match. That penalty win maintains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley exits early.