Bradford City defeated Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup fixture saw no goals scored. Neither side managed to score in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City came out on top 4-2. Burnley failed to advance. 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 suit up for Burnley years ago. He posted his best season with them. He spoke about those old days before the match. That dramatic result maintains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley heads home.