[9] Bradford City defeated League One team Notts County in the first round, winning in extra time through a James Hanson goal.

Bradford were behind by two goals for the majority of the match, but Nahki Wells scored twice in the last 10 minutes, resulting in extra time.

[12] Bradford were drawn against Wigan Athletic of the Premier League (who went on to win that year's FA Cup) in the fourth round.

Bradford won the shoot-out 4–2 with successful penalties from Nathan Doyle, Gary Jones, Stephen Darby and Alan Connell.

[13] Bradford's quarter-final victory over Arsenal of the Premier League at Valley Parade was also decided on penalties, after the match finished 1–1 during regulation time.

Andreas Weimann scored for Aston Villa in the 82nd minute, but Carl McHugh restored Bradford's two-goal lead in the 87th after heading home Gary Jones' corner.

[17] Swansea City received a bye into the second round as one of the thirteen Premier League clubs not involved in European competition.

A second mistake from Ivanović allowed Danny Graham to double Swansea's lead in the 90th minute; the match ended 2–0.

Hazard then kicked the ball out from under the boy, prompting referee Chris Foy to show him a red card for violent conduct.