Bradford 2-1 Newcastle U21
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 2-1 Newcastle U21 in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 2) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at Mbanq Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Nick Powell 59', Nick Powell 71'. Newcastle U21 goals: Matheos Ferreira 42'. Sent off: Johnny Emerson (90'). Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Nick Powell (8.7).
Match report
Bradford beat Newcastle U21 2-1
Bradford came from behind to beat Newcastle U21 2-1 at Mbanq Valley Parade on Tuesday 22 September in the England, EFL Trophy.
Matheos Ferreira put Newcastle U21 ahead on 42' (0-1), Nick Powell levelled for Bradford on 59' (1-1) and added another on 71' (2-1).
Johnny Emerson (Newcastle U21) was sent off on 90+3'.
Bradford had 56% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (3-2 on target).
Nick Powell (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 2,132. Referee: Dean Watson.
Match stats
| Bradford | Newcastle U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 358 (77%) | 268 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 4 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 4 | 4 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Cameron Dawson, Reece Welch, Hayden Matthews, Macaulay Gillesphey, George Lapslie, Henry Cartwright, Kieran Morgan, Corey O'Keeffe, Adam Phillips, Will Swan, Stephen Humphrys
Newcastle U21 (5-4-1): George Mair, Logan Watts, Miodrag Pivaš, Luke Craggs, Henry Johnson, Dylan Charlton, Matheos Ferreira, Scott Bailey, Mason Miley, Alfie Seldon, Afner Cá
Key events
- 42' · Goal · Matheos Ferreira (Newcastle U21)
- 59' · Goal · Nick Powell (Bradford)
- 71' · Goal · Nick Powell (Bradford)
- 90'+3 · Red card · Johnny Emerson (Newcastle U21)
All-time head-to-head
4 league meetings since 1999: Bradford 1, draws 1, Newcastle U21 2.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Newcastle U21?
Bradford won, 2-1 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026.
When and where is Bradford vs Newcastle U21?
Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:30 UTC at Mbanq Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Newcastle U21?
In 4 league meetings since 1999: Bradford 1 wins, 1 draws, Newcastle U21 2 wins (goals 5-6).