Newcastle United vs Bradford City LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Newcastle United face Bradford City in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Match ends, Newcastle United 4, Bradford City 1.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Second Half ends, Newcastle United 4, Bradford City 1.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Attempt blocked. Harvey Barnes (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Nick Woltemade.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Substitution, Newcastle United. Alex Murphy replaces Sven Botman.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Goal! Newcastle United 4, Bradford City 1. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Harvey Barnes.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
Attempt blocked. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
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