Bradford City defeated Burnley on August 26, 2026. The League Cup fixture finished scoreless. Neither side could break the deadlock in regular time. It went to penalties. Bradford City came out on top 4-2. Burnley suffered a loss. They are out now. The win pushes 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 shootout victory retains Bradford City in the tournament while Burnley exits early.