Bradford City progresses past Burnley on penalties in Carabao Cup
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Bradford City won a 4-2 penalty shootout against Burnley following a goalless draw in their Carabao Cup second-round tie at Valley Parade on August 26, 2026. The match saw both teams unable to find the net, leading to penalties after extra time. Bradford's keeper Jon McCracken made crucial saves during the shootout, including stopping Jacob Bruun Larsen's attempt after Burnley's Zeki Amdouni hit the post. Bradford's defense held strong against Burnley's early pressure, and the Bantams will advance to the next round of the competition.
- •Match ended 0-0 after extra time; penalties followed.
- •Bradford won the shootout 4-2.
- •Jon McCracken saved two penalties, crucial for Bradford's victory.
- •Burnley made nine changes from their previous match.
- •Bradford remains unbeaten in their first three games this season.
"Bradford extended Burnley's uncomfortable start to the season with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win after their second-round Carabao Cup tie had finished goalless at Valley Parade.
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