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 FC 2 - 0 Bradford City AFC
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:14Substitution, Newcastle United. Harvey Barnes replaces Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:14Substitution, Newcastle United. Nick Woltemade replaces Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:14Attempt missed. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Miley.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:11Attempt missed. William Osula (Newcastle United) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by Anthony Gordon with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:10Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Tino Livramento.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:08Offside, Bradford City. Andy Cook is caught offside.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:08Substitution, Bradford City. Josh Neufville replaces Brad Halliday.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:08Substitution, Bradford City. Andy Cook replaces Stephen Humphrys.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:06Substitution, Bradford City. Tyreik Wright replaces Ciarán Kelly.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:06Substitution, Newcastle United. Tino Livramento replaces Lewis Hall.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:06Substitution, Newcastle United. Kieran Trippier replaces Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:05Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewis Miley.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:03Attempt missed. Ibou Touray (Bradford City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Stephen Humphrys.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:03Neill Byrne (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:01Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Sam Walker.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
21:01Attempt saved. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:58Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Lewis Hall.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:57Attempt saved. Stephen Humphrys (Bradford City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United). Assisted by Bobby Pointon with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:57Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:57Foul by William Osula (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:51Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anthony Elanga with a cross following a corner.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:51Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Matthew Pennington.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:50Second Half begins Newcastle United 2, Bradford City 0.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:49Substitution, Bradford City. Antoni Sarcevic replaces Nick Powell.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:35First Half ends, Newcastle United 2, Bradford City 0.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:35Corner, Bradford City. Conceded by Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:35Corner, Bradford City. Conceded by Emil Krafth.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:32Corner, Bradford City. Conceded by Lewis Hall.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:31Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:30Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:29Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Lewis Hall following a set piece situation.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:30Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:30Delay in match because of an injury Brad Halliday (Bradford City).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:27William Osula (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:27Tommy Leigh (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:26Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:24Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:22Attempt missed. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Joelinton.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:21Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) header from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:21Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:21Delay in match because of an injury Sam Walker (Bradford City).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:18Attempt saved. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Lewis Miley.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:16Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Sam Walker.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:17Attempt saved. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by William Osula.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:15Foul by Brad Halliday (Bradford City).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:19Attempt blocked. Sven Botman (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis Hall with a cross.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:12Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Bobby Pointon.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:12Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Brad Halliday.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:11Attempt saved. William Osula (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Sam Walker (Bradford City). Assisted by Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:08Corner, Newcastle United. Conceded by Ciarán Kelly.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:08Attempt blocked. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Elanga.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:07Foul by Joelinton (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:05Goal! Newcastle United 2, Bradford City 0. William Osula (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães with a through ball.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:03Goal! Newcastle United 1, Bradford City 0. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:03Attempt blocked. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:01Corner, Bradford City. Conceded by Aaron Ramsdale.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
20:01Attempt blocked. Bobby Pointon (Bradford City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:58Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:53Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:53Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:53Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:50Sven Botman (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:49Attempt missed. Joelinton (Newcastle United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:47Attempt saved. Brad Halliday (Bradford City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Aaron Ramsdale (Newcastle United).
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:47Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:46First Half begins.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
19:15Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Newcastle United vs Bradford City
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