Match report

Newcastle Defeats Bradford 4–1 in League Cup Clash

Newcastle
Newcastle
4–1
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Sep 24, 2025

Newcastle put on a dominant display to defeat Bradford by four goals to one in their League Cup encounter. Goals from Joelinton (2), W. Osula (2) ensured Newcastle's dominance, while A. Cook managed a consolation for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Newcastle scored first with Joelinton netting in the 17th minute.
  • • W. Osula added to the lead just two minutes later, assisted by Bruno Guimaraes.
  • • Bradford's T. Leigh received a yellow card for a foul at the 41st minute.
  • • Joelinton doubled his tally and Newcastle’s score in the 75th minute with another assist from Bruno Guimaraes.
  • • A consolation goal came for Bradford through A. Cook in the 79th minute, assisted by T. Leigh.
  • • Newcastle sealed their victory with W. Osula's second goal of the match in the 87th minute, assisted by H. Barnes.

Lineups

Newcastle

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 32 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 17 E. Krafth (D)
  • 12 M. Thiaw (D)
  • 4 S. Botman (D)
  • 3 L. Hall (D)
  • 39 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 67 L. Miley (M)
  • 7 Joelinton (M)
  • 20 A. Elanga (F)
  • 18 W. Osula (F)
  • 10 A. Gordon (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 N. Pope
  • 2 K. Trippier
  • 6 J. Lascelles
  • 8 S. Tonali
  • 11 H. Barnes
  • 21 V. Livramento
  • 27 N. Woltemade
  • 28 J. Willock
  • 37 A. Murphy

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 5 N. Byrne (D)
  • 28 M. Pennington (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 20 T. Leigh (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 22 N. Powell (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 4 J. Wright
  • 7 J. Neufville
  • 9 A. Cook
  • 10 A. Sarcevic
  • 14 T. McIntyre
  • 17 T. Wright
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 32 G. Lapslie

Timeline

  1. Newcastle
    17' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Joelinton
  2. Newcastle
    19' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Osula · Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
  3. Bradford
    41' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    T. Leigh

    Foul

  4. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Powell · On: A. Sarcevic
  5. Newcastle
    61' Newcastle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Krafth · On: K. Trippier
  6. Bradford
    61' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Kelly · On: T. Wright
  7. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Halliday · On: Josh Neufville
  8. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: A. Cook
  9. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anthony Gordon · On: H. Barnes
  10. Newcastle
    69' Newcastle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Elanga · On: N. Woltemade
  11. Newcastle
    75' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    Joelinton · Assist: Bruno Guimaraes
  12. Bradford
    79' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: T. Leigh
  13. Bradford
    80' Bradford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Byrne · On: T. McIntyre
  14. Newcastle
    87' Newcastle Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Osula · Assist: H. Barnes
  15. Newcastle
    89' Newcastle subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Botman · On: A. Murphy

Match Stats

Stat Newcastle Bradford
Fouls 5 11
Pass Accuracy 92% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 6
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 786 229
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 11 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 77% 23%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 726 154
Shots Inside Box 21 4
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goals from Joelinton and W. Osula within two minutes set Newcastle on a path to victory.
  • ▸ Joelinton's second goal in the 75th minute further demoralized Bradford, effectively ending their chances of mounting a comeback.