5 of the most mouth-watering League Cup 2nd round ties

Bradford vs Leeds

BradfordFinalists two years ago, Bradford reached the second round by beating Morecambe 1-0, and will face West Yorkshire rivals Leeds in the second round. Bradford are, of course, most recently remember for their incredible League Cup run where the were the first team from the fourth tier to reach the final since Rochdale in 1962. During their run they knocked out Premier League sides Wigan, Arsenal and Aston Villa. They eventually lost 5-0 to Swansea, which was the biggest win in League Cup history. Leeds reached the second round after beating Accrington Stanley 2-1, Dave Hockaday’s first win as Leeds manager. Dave Hockaday’s appointment in the summer was a shock to almost everyone involved with Leeds and after their defeat on the opening day of the season, this win will be a welcome relief. Leeds have twice reached the final of the League Cup, winning it in 1968 and coming runners up in 1996. More recently Leeds have struggled to get past the third round. There is an intense rivalry between the two clubs, as they are only 8 miles apart. In recent history, Leeds have usually come out on top during this fixture, however due to recent turmoil at Leeds, I believe Bradford will triumph.

Prediction: Bradford 2-1 Leeds

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