Joelinton shines with two goals as Newcastle defeat Bradford City 4-1 in the League Cup third round
Newcastle United kicked off their 2025/26 English League Cup campaign in style, defeating Bradford City 4-1 at St. James’ Park. Brazilian midfielder Joelinton scored twice, while Bruno Guimarães provided two assists, helping the defending champions advance to the round of 16.
Joelinton Leads the Charge
Joelinton opened the scoring in the 17th minute, showcasing his old striking instincts. After a blocked shot from Dunk, he collected the rebound at the penalty spot and slotted the ball into the corner. Just two minutes later, Bruno Guimarães threaded a perfect through ball to Osula, who calmly finished to make it 2-0.
In the 75th minute, Joelinton scored again, capitalizing on another brilliant pass from Bruno Guimarães. The captain controlled the ball in the box and tucked it into the corner, securing his brace. Although Cook pulled one back for Bradford City, Osula added a second goal in stoppage time to complete Newcastle’s dominant 4-1 victory.
Key Stats
- Newcastle scorers: Joelinton (17’, 75’), Osula (19’, 90+3’)
- Assists: Bruno Guimarães (17’, 75’)
- Bradford City scorer: Cook (78’)
What This Means for Newcastle
As defending League Cup champions, Newcastle now look ahead to the round of 16, with Thursday’s draw set to determine their next opponent. This competition, open to teams from England’s top four divisions, is second only to the FA Cup in tradition, and Newcastle will aim to win their second League Cup title.
