18-year-old Dastan Satpayev started for Burnley in the second round of the League Cup match against Bradford. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The Kazakh player spent 80 minutes on the field, looked very good, but did not score or assist. His team lost in a penalty shootout – 2:4.
First round of the Cup
In the first round of England's second most important cup tournament, Burnley defeated Notts County on penalties 4:3 at home on August 8. The main time of the match against the third-tier team ended in a 1:1 draw. The second game also went to penalties.
English Football League Cup 2026/27
If Burnley's task, which played in the Premier League last year, is to return to the elite, then Bradford will try to earn a spot in the Championship, England's first division, this season.
The coaching staff of the "Clarets", led by Belgian Nicky Hayen, placed Satpayev in the classic "number 10" position. In the center, under the forwards. However, during the first half, having found a weak spot in the hosts' defense, Dastan often moved to the right flank. And in the end, he stayed there.
Before the break, the Kazakh was one of the most active in the visitors' lineup. He accelerated attacks well, made dangerous crosses into the box, and took aim at goal. In short, he played even more actively than in Kairat. That's not surprising – the guy needs to show his worth and prove his necessity.
Satpayev's transfer to Chelsea
Satpayev's transfer from Kairat to Chelsea became known in February 2025. The deal, including bonuses, was estimated at 4.3 million euros.
After going on an Australia-Asia tour with the "Blues" and opening his goal account for Chelsea in Sydney, Dastan went on a season-long loan to Burnley. On August 12, our wunderkind turned 18, and on the 23rd, the former Kairat player debuted for his new club.
Back to the match in Bradford
Returning to the match in Bradford, it is worth noting that after the break the game calmed down. The hosts managed to impose a slow, measured football with a minimum of dangerous moments. In the 80th minute, Hayen made mass substitutions. Among others, Satpayev also left the field.
As a result, the match ended in a goalless draw. Overtime is not provided for by the League Cup regulations. In the penalty shootout, luck turned away from Burnley – 2:4.
About the tournament
The 66th edition of the English Football League Cup features 92 teams. They represent the Premier League, Championship, League One, and League Two. The tournament consists of seven rounds, with the final held at Wembley. Winners, in addition to the trophy, receive a spot in the Conference League.
The current holder of the trophy is Manchester City. In the 2026 final, the "Citizens" beat Arsenal 2:0 and won their ninth League Cup.