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Bradford Bradford vs Stevenage Stevenage

League One

League One · Oct 17, 2026 · 14:00

Final score: Bradford 2–0 Stevenage

Match preview

The University of Bradford Stadium prepares for a tight League One encounter this Saturday as Bradford City host Stevenage, with both sides desperate to kickstart their campaigns. Both teams arrive with identical records, having suffered 1-0 defeats in their opening fixture, leaving them without a point or a goal scored. This early-season clash already feels pivotal, with neither side wanting to fall further behind.

Bradford will be buoyed by a strong home win probability of 45%, reflecting their potential to bounce back on familiar turf. However, the draw also stands at 45%, highlighting the expected cagey nature of the contest. Recent head-to-head results paint a mixed picture; while Stevenage edged the last meeting 1-0, Bradford secured a resounding 3-0 victory in their last home clash. Fans will be watching closely to see which team can find the attacking spark to break their duck and secure those crucial first points of the season. Expect a battle for midfield control and a keen eye on set-pieces, which could prove decisive in a low-scoring affair.

Standings

Recent form

Bradford

Stevenage

Head-to-head

  • : Bradford 0–1 Stevenage
  • : Stevenage 1–1 Bradford
  • : Stevenage 2–3 Bradford
  • : Bradford 3–0 Stevenage
  • : Stevenage 0–1 Bradford

Lineups

Bradford (Formation: 3-4-2-1)

21. Jon McCracken, 28. Matthew Pennington, 15. Aden Baldwin, 16. George Pratt, 19. Kayden Jackson, 10. Antoni Sarcevic, 6. Callum Connolly, 3. Ibou Touray, 8. Adam Phillips, 23. Bobby Pointon, 9. Jake Beesley

Stevenage (Formation: 4-4-1-1)

1. Tommy Setford, 2. Luther James-Wildin, 15. Terence Vancooten, 5. Carl Piergianni, 14. Saxon Earley, 18. Oliver Sanderson, 8. Daniel Phillips, 24. Matthew Smith, 25. Wanya Marcal Madivadua, 10. Daniel Kemp, 9. Josh Magennis

Match events

  • 53' subst Substitution 1 — Wanya Marcal (Stevenage) (assists: Ben Broggio)
  • 57' subst Substitution 1 — Kayden Jackson (Bradford) (assists: Corey O'Keeffe)
  • 57' subst Substitution 2 — Jake Beesley (Bradford) (assists: Nick Powell)
  • 65' subst Substitution 3 — Bobby Pointon (Bradford) (assists: Stephen Humphrys)
  • 65' subst Substitution 4 — Adam Phillips (Bradford) (assists: Will Swan)
  • 65' subst Substitution 2 — Matthew Smith (Stevenage) (assists: Louis Thompson)
  • 66' subst Substitution 3 — O. Sanderson (Stevenage) (assists: Michael Mellon)
  • 79' Card Yellow Card — Daniel Phillips (Stevenage)
  • 79' Goal Penalty — Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
  • 81' Card Yellow Card — Callumm Connolly (Bradford)
  • 82' subst Substitution 4 — Josh Magennis (Stevenage) (assists: Terry·Taylor)
  • 82' subst Substitution 5 — Daniel Phillips (Stevenage) (assists: Phoenix Patterson)
  • 87' Goal Normal Goal — Will Swan (Bradford)
  • 90'+7 subst Substitution 5 — Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford) (assists: Macauley Gillesphey)

Match statistics

  • expected_goals: 0 — 0.08
  • Goalkeeper Saves: 1 — 0
  • Total passes: 2 — 6
  • Passes accurate: 0 — 4
  • Shots insidebox: 0 — 4
  • Blocked Shots: 0 — 1
  • Shots on Goal: 0 — 1
  • Shots off Goal: 0 — 2
  • Total Shots: 0 — 4
  • Corner Kicks: 0 — 1
  • Red Cards: 0 — 0
  • Yellow Cards: 0 — 0
  • Ball Possession: 11% — 89%