Bradford City knocked out Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup match ended without any goals. Neither side managed to score in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City won the shootout 4-2. Burnley was defeated. They are heading home early. The win moves Bradford City into the next round.
The game carried extra meaning for the Bradford City manager. He used to play for Burnley years ago. He posted his best season with them. He reflected on former years before the match. That dramatic result maintains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley exits early.