CITY will travel to Accrington in the FA Youth Cup second round.
The young Bantams survived last night’s first hurdle at Blyth Spartans after winning a penalty shoot-out.
Leon Brooks gave City a first-half lead but Luke Parker levelled for the hosts in the 90th minute.
Extra-time failed to produce a winner as the tie went to penalties.
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— Bradford City AFC Academy (@bantamsacademy) November 1, 2024
City keeper Jack Robinson saved Ryan Ndiwendi’s opening spot-kick and Blyth also hit the bar.
The Bantams nailed all of theirs with captain Lewis Boney firing the decisive effort to send them into the next round.
Accrington beat Farsley Celtic 2-1 to book a home date with City, which is to be played before Saturday, November 23.
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