Bradford City earned a victory over Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup contest ended without any goals. Neither side could break the deadlock in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City won the shootout 4-2. Burnley failed to advance. They are out now. The win propels Bradford City into the next round.
The game carried extra meaning for the Bradford City manager. He used to represent Burnley years ago. He enjoyed his best season with them. He recalled former years before the match. That dramatic result retains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley is eliminated.