Bradford City knocked out Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup match finished scoreless. Neither side found the net in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City won the shootout 4-2. Burnley suffered a loss. 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 enjoyed his best season with them. He recalled former years before the match. That dramatic result maintains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley exits early.