Stoke City vs Bradford City LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Stoke City 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.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Match ends, Stoke City 0, Bradford City 3.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Attempt missed. Jamie Donley (Stoke City) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Tatsuki Seko.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Attempt saved. Róbert Bozeník (Stoke City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Jaden Mears with a cross.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Chinonso Chibueze (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Will Smith (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Offside, Bradford City. Nick Powell is caught offside.
Stoke City vs Bradford City
Attempt blocked. Aden Baldwin (Bradford City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bobby Pointon with a cross.
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