Saturday , 14 November 2026

Bradford City AFC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2025-26
Bradford City AFC
1 – 0
Full Time
Northampton Town FC
Fri 3 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Valley Parade 19,105 HT 45' · FT 45'
Stephen Humphrys 14' 1–0
Jenson Metcalfe 55' Y
Y 77' Elliott Moore
Max Power 86' Y
Matthew Pennington 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Bradford City AFC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Valley Parade.

Match Details

  • Referee Martin Coy
  • Assistant 1 Marc Wilson
  • Assistant 2 Joe Simpson
6 games this season 🟨 2.2/game ⚽ 10.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
1
Bradford City AFC 2 games · Avg 0.5 goals Northampton Town FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-03 Bradford City AFC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 2025-08-09 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Bradford City AFC

Recent Form

Bradford City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Northampton Town FC H 1–0 W
21 Mar Burton Albion FC A 1–2 L
17 Mar Mansfield Town FC H 1–1 D
14 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 0–2 L
11 Mar Port Vale FC A 2–0 W
07 Mar Leyton Orient FC H 2–1 W
Northampton Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Bradford City AFC A 0–1 L
21 Mar Mansfield Town FC A 1–4 L
17 Mar Stockport County FC A 1–2 L
14 Mar Burton Albion FC H 0–2 L
08 Mar AFC Wimbledon A 0–1 L
28 Feb Peterborough United FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
69% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
3/4
61-75
1/1
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bradford City AFC
Bobby Pointon 2 G
Nick Powell 1 G
Macaulay Gillesphey 1 G
Aden Baldwin 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Bradford City AFC launch into their encounter with Northampton Town FC.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Colin Calderwood might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Bradford City AFC are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Northampton Town FC's 4-5-1 shape.
  • 14' A goal from the England international Stephen Humphrys! He fires home on 14 to make it 1-0!
  • 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sam Walker made 391 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Bradford City AFC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Northampton Town FC's compact 4-5-1.
  • 29' Bradford City AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bradford City AFC and Northampton Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 39' Northampton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 44' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 49' Bradford City AFC currently sit 4 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 54' Michael Jacobs has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 55' Controversy at the stadium! Jenson Metcalfe argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 60' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 61' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Jack Vale has done his job and it is now time for Tom Eaves to step up.
  • 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Graham Alexander will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 76' Bradford City AFC is showing some good football. However, Bradford City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 77' A moment of madness from Elliott Moore on 77 minutes earns him a card. Northampton Town FC will be frustrated.
  • 81' Bradford City AFC make a change. Stephen Humphrys trudges off to be replaced by Ethan Wheatley on 81 minutes.
  • 82' The Bradford City AFC bench stirs into life. Jenson Metcalfe is withdrawn and Lee Evans gets his opportunity.
  • 86' That is a card for Bradford City AFC. Max Power will be fuming at that decision.
  • 90' Bradford City AFC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Kyle McAdam. He replaces Michael Jacobs on 90 minute.
  • Northampton Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Bradford City AFC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Bradford City AFC Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Graham Alexander

Northampton Town FC Lineups

4-5-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Colin Calderwood

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Stephen Humphrys 1

Head to Head

2026-04-03 Bradford City AFC 1–0 Northampton Town FC 2025-08-09 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Bradford City AFC

Bradford City AFC Form

2026-04-03 Bradford City AFC 1–0 Northampton Town FC W 2026-03-21 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Bradford City AFC L 2026-03-17 Bradford City AFC 1–1 Mansfield Town FC D 2026-03-14 Wigan Athletic FC 2–0 Bradford City AFC L 2026-03-11 Port Vale FC 0–2 Bradford City AFC W 2026-03-07 Bradford City AFC 2–1 Leyton Orient FC W

Northampton Town FC Form

2026-04-03 Bradford City AFC 1–0 Northampton Town FC L 2026-03-21 Mansfield Town FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC L 2026-03-17 Stockport County FC 2–1 Northampton Town FC L 2026-03-14 Northampton Town FC 0–2 Burton Albion FC L 2026-03-08 AFC Wimbledon 1–0 Northampton Town FC L 2026-02-28 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Peterborough United FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27 Bradford City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7 Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bradford City AFC52% Draw29% Northampton Town FC19%
Actual: Bradford City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Bradford City AFC or Draw
81%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
48%
Bradford City AFC or Northampton Town FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bradford City AFC32% Draw54% Northampton Town FC14%
Actual: Bradford City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
13.2%
2 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
2.8%
4 – 0
1.5%

Asian Handicap — Bradford City AFC

Handicap Bradford City AFC covers Push Northampton Town FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 26% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
50% ✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.