Burnley to draw 4,000 fans at Bradford City cup tie

Burnley will face Bradford City in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday night, with the Clarets expected to bring over 4,000 supporters to Valley Parade. The match follows a 1-1 penalty shootout win over Notts County and Bradford's recent 2-0 victory over Rochdale.

Match Preview

Burnley will travel to Valley Parade on Wednesday night for their Carabao Cup second-round tie against Bradford City. The Clarets earned a 1-1 draw with Notts County in the first round, winning the penalty shootout to advance. Bradford City, meanwhile, eased past Rochdale 2-0 and have started their League One campaign with back-to-back wins over Peterborough United and Sheffield Wednesday.

Fan Support

Nicky Hayen, Burnley’s manager, revealed during a pre-West Brom press conference that the Clarets are expected to be backed by over 4,000 fans in the away end. “We really want the fans to be able to identify themselves with us,” Hayen said. “If we deliver these performances and you have such support from the fans, then it’s always nice to have that collaboration.” He added that the Bradford game is a first meeting between the two sides since 2004 and that “the only thing we can do is what we promised, we go for 95 minutes full now in the West Brom game, but also against Bradford and even all the games after that.”

Tickets for the cup tie are priced at £5, and Bradford City’s official X account announced that 13,000 home tickets had already been sold. With the Clarets expected to bring over 4,000 supporters, a bumper gate at Valley Parade is anticipated.

Recent Form

Graham Alexander’s side have not conceded a goal in their opening three league games, a defensive record that has been a key factor in their early success. Bradford City’s recent form has also been strong, with victories over Rochdale, Peterborough United, and Sheffield Wednesday.

Looking Ahead

The match will test Burnley’s ability to maintain their defensive solidity against a Bradford side that has shown offensive promise. With the added pressure of a sizeable away crowd, the Clarets will aim to replicate the confidence that saw them through the first-round penalty shootout.

The game is scheduled for Wednesday night, and the Clarets are preparing to face a Bradford side that has already sold 13,000 tickets for the home fixture. The match represents a significant opportunity for both clubs to advance in the Carabao Cup and to showcase their squads to a broad audience.