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Newcastle Cruise Past Bradford as League Cup Defence Begins in Style

Newcastle United, Carabao Cup holders, defeated League One leaders Bradford City 4-1 to reach the fourth round with Joelinton and Will Osula each scoring twice.

  • On Wednesday, Newcastle United beat Bradford City 4-1 at St James' Park to reach the League Cup fourth round, with William Osula and Joelinton each scoring two goals.
  • Eddie Howe made seven changes from Sunday's 0-0 draw at Bournemouth but kept Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton, Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon in the starting lineup amid a run with one win in seven.
  • Joelinton put Newcastle ahead in the 17th minute with his first goal in nine months, Osula doubled the lead in the 19th minute and completed his brace late as Newcastle finished with 26 goal attempts and 77% possession.
  • Eddie Howe handed Aaron Ramsdale his debut after a loan from Southampton, testing him early while substitute Andy Cook, a boyhood Newcastle fan, scored a late consolation denying Ramsdale a clean sheet.
  • Bruno Guimaraes put in a near-faultless display, orchestrating the evening with two assists and influencing three goals as Newcastle United demonstrated Premier League class over Bradford City, who started confidently at St James' Park.
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Telegraph & Argus broke the news in Bradford, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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