Match report
Bradford edge Burnley on penalties in League Cup round of 64
Bradford defeated Burnley 4-2 on penalties after the tie finished goalless following extra time in the League Cup round of 64 at Valley Parade. Neither side found a breakthrough across the 120 minutes, leaving the shootout to separate the two clubs.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Burnley dominated the ball for long spells, holding 68 percent possession and outshooting the hosts 23 to 16, with six efforts on target compared to Bradford's four. Despite that control, the away side could not turn territory into a goal, and the match stayed level into the shootout.
Bradford, who had won only one of their five previous matches coming into the tie, held firm defensively despite conceding 14 corners to their own five and picking up two yellow cards to Burnley's none. When the penalties arrived, Bradford converted enough to see off their visitors and progress to the next round.
Jon McCracken produced the decisive display for Bradford, rated 8.2 as his goalkeeping proved crucial in the shootout victory over Burnley.
Burnley's 68 percent possession reflected their control of the ball, though it was not enough to break Bradford down over 120 minutes.
Bradford and Burnley drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Bradford won the penalty shootout 4–2.
Bradford met Burnley in the League Cup (Round of 64). Kick-off was Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 18:45 UTC at Valley Parade. Referee: M. Coy.
Team pages: Bradford · Burnley · League Cup
Starting line-ups
Bradford (3-4-2-1)
Burnley (4-2-3-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 82% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Low-chance environment (10-game xG) — Combined expected goals across both sides' last ten games projects to just 2.1 per match.
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 32% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Low-chance environment (10-game xG) — Combined expected goals across both sides' last ten games projects to just 2.1 per match.
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 56% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Low-chance environment (10-game xG) — Combined expected goals across both sides' last ten games projects to just 2.1 per match.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 52% both teams score
Bradford to Score. League base rate: 74% home sides score On the other hand: Class edge (the hosts rated 138 Elo points below their opponents) — Sides with this class edge scored −3.8pp vs their league norm across 8,5
Burnley struggling away — only 10% wins (last 10)
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Bradford vs Burnley final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this League Cup fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Bradford and Burnley team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Bradford vs Burnley?
Bradford and Burnley drew 0–0 (half-time 0–0). Bradford won the penalty shootout 4–2.
›Who scored in Bradford vs Burnley?
Neither side scored — the match finished 0–0.
›Where can I watch Bradford vs Burnley highlights?
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