Newcastle United 4-1 Bradford
Updated
Newcastle United won: Newcastle United 4-1 Bradford in the EFL Cup (Round 3) on Wed, 24 Sept 2025 at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle United goals: Joelinton 17', William Osula 19', Joelinton 75', William Osula 87'. Bradford goals: Andy Cook 79'. Expected goals: 4.73-0.36. Possession: 77-23. Player of the match: Joelinton (9.3).
Match report
Newcastle United rout Bradford 4-1
Newcastle United ran riot against Bradford 4-1 at St. James' Park on Wednesday 24 September in EFL Cup.
Joelinton put Newcastle United ahead on 17' (1-0), William Osula made it 2-0 on 19', Joelinton made it 3-0 on 75', Andy Cook pulled one back for Bradford on 79' (3-1) and William Osula made it 4-1 on 87'.
Newcastle United had 77% of the ball, shots were 27-6 (11-3 on target) and expected goals finished 4.73-0.36. Newcastle United were the better side on chances, too.
Joelinton (Newcastle United) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 51,249. Referee: Thomas Kirk.
Match stats
| Newcastle United | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 77 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.73 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 27 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 64 | 6 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 728 (92%) | 154 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 27 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 21 | 4 |
Lineups
Newcastle United (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale, Emil Krafth, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Lewis Hall, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, William Osula, Anthony Gordon
Bradford (3-4-3): Sam Walker, Neill Byrne, Matthew Pennington, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Tommy Leigh, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Nick Powell, Stephen Humphrys, Bobby Pointon
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 19' · Goal · William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 41' · Yellow card · Tommy Leigh (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Antoni Sarcevic for Nick Powell (Bradford)
- 61' · Substitution · Kieran Trippier for Emil Krafth (Newcastle United)
- 61' · Substitution · Valentino Livramento for Lewis Hall (Newcastle United)
- 61' · Substitution · Tyreik Samuel Wright for Ciaran Kelly (Bradford)
- 62' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 62' · Substitution · Josh Neufville for Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 69' · Substitution · Nick Woltemade for Anthony Elanga (Newcastle United)
- 69' · Substitution · Harvey Barnes for Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 75' · Goal · Joelinton (Newcastle United)
- 79' · Goal · Andy Cook (Bradford)
- 80' · Substitution · Tom McIntyre for Neill Byrne (Bradford)
- 87' · Goal · William Osula (Newcastle United)
- 89' · Substitution · Alex Murphy for Sven Botman (Newcastle United)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 1999: Newcastle United 2, draws 1, Bradford 1.
Questions
Who won Newcastle United vs Bradford?
Newcastle United won, 4-1 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 24 Sept 2025.
When and where is Newcastle United vs Bradford?
Wed, 24 Sept 2025, 18:45 UTC at St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Newcastle United and Bradford?
In 4 league meetings since 1999: Newcastle United 2 wins, 1 draws, Bradford 1 wins (goals 6-5).