Match Thread Bradford City V Burnley 26th August 2026 7.45pm Carabao Cup 2nd Round (with Poll)

Lapslie not committing to tackles in midfield is not what's required when playing such a good passing team.

 

Anyone getting the game via Bantams TV? I’m getting a message saying it’s not available in my region even though I have an international pass (Netherlands).

 

The long ball to no one is getting tedious

 

I think EFL Cup is only available on Sky/Now.

 

The app is rubbish. I'm writing to them after every game and they are ignoring me. You have to watch/listen via the website.

 

Cartwright is letting the game pass him by.

 

Found it on Sky - thanks. I was sure these games were available via the clubs channel last season. Maybe another example where TV companies are squeezing the fan out of more money. It even more emphasizes just how fantastic the clubs ticket price for tonight is.

 

Carabao cup and fa cup games are not included in our increasingly expensive international pass. Thankfully, a yak with a betting account in Mongolia is able to watch it. God bless the EFL and their f*ck-the-fans-take-the-gambling-site-cash policy.

 

Pennington has been our best player, he has been everywhere at the back. Lapslie at CM isn’t working. I suspect we will see Sarcevic on at HT.

 

So far Lapslie is a total passenger

Midfield is none existent so far, Welch looks very raw. Swan lively

 

I have a yank stream and apparently we’ve been absolutely battered lol

 

Missed the beginning but didn’t look too bad in the second 20 minutes. Lapslie with a good sliding tackle, great pass from I think Touray out to swan for the counter

 

Short of legs in midfield and getting overun at times. Hopefully better second half

 

Kayden Jackson aint no wing back, struggle to recognise him as a footballer.
Need Sarcevic on for Lapslie or Cartwright.

 

We are a very well organised and determined team who will clearly play a very direct style of football this season. It’s effective and will see us get results like last week but goodness me it’s boring to watch.

 

Jackson to Swan.

 

Have we not learned that we can't be fannying around with the ball near our penalty area against these? Stupidity.

 

Cartwright is no footy player sorry

 

Pennington having a blinder.

 

Harsh. Its tough for Lapslie and Cartwright against a midfield three. He's done some very good passes and got back well there.

Does feel like we need fresh legs on though.