Bradford City knocked out Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup contest saw no goals scored. Neither side could break the deadlock in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City came out on top 4-2. Burnley failed to advance. They are eliminated from the cup. The win pushes 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 spoke about former years before the match. That dramatic result keeps Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley is eliminated.