Bradford City AFC vs Stevenage FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bradford City AFC vs Stevenage FC — League One at Valley Parade.
- Bradford City AFC 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Stevenage FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Reeves
- Assistant 1 Jake Topp (England)
- Assistant 2 Daniel Guest (England)
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 5.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Stevenage FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bradford City AFC | Stevenage FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #18 |
| 3 | Points | 1 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 1 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 1 |
| 0 | Conceded | 1 |
| +2 | GD | +0 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season
Bradford City AFC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Bradford City AFC are 10th (3 pts). Stevenage FC are 18th (1 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Bradford City AFC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bradford City AFC and Stevenage FC is underway.
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Daniel Sweeney gets the nod from Stevenage FC. He replaces Lewis Freestone and will look to change the dynamic.
- 15' Bradford City AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stevenage FC backline.
- 18' The supporters are chanting for George Lapslie. He replaces Bobby Pointon on 18 minute.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bradford City AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bradford City AFC that had 114 games and scored 105 goals.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Stevenage FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' Bradford City AFC currently sit 3 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 48' The 32-year-old Daniel Sweeney has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Bradford City AFC in their 3-4-2-1 trying to find a way past Stevenage FC's compact 3-4-1-2.
- 61' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Daniel Kemp makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 64' Daniel Kemp picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 67' A change in the Bradford City AFC ranks — George Lapslie exits the field as Kayden Jackson enters on 67.
- 68' It is a substitution in Bradford City AFC team. Jenson Metcalfe is replaced by Nick Powell on 68 minute.
- 73' Charlie Goode is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 76' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daniel Sweeney on 76 minutes.
- 78' A change in the Stevenage FC ranks — Matt Phillips exits the field as Bez Lubala enters on 78.
- 83' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 88' Jordan Houghton is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Phillips at the 88 minute mark.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Saxon Earley. He replaces Jamie Reid on 89 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Bradford City AFC player. Ibou Touray gets a card.
- Stevenage FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bradford City AFC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
4
Joe Wright ↓ Paul Mullin 78'
- 26
- 10
- 11
- 7
- 3
- 15
-
23
Bobby Pointon ↓ George Lapslie 18'
-
21
Jenson Metcalfe ↓ Nick Powell 68'
Bench
- 28
- 19
-
32
George Lapslie ↑ 18'
- 8
-
22
Nick Powell ↑ 68'
-
14
Paul Mullin ↑ 78'
- 25
Coach
Graham Alexander
Stevenage FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Saxon Earley 89'
-
25
Matt Phillips ↓ Bez Lubala 78'
- 11
- 16
- 15
- 5
-
10
Daniel Kemp ↓ Louis Thompson 78'
- 18
- 8
- 17
- 1
Bench
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↑ 88'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 78'
- 13
-
14
Saxon Earley ↑ 89'
- 44
-
6
Daniel Sweeney ↑ 10'
-
30
Bez Lubala ↑ 78'
Coach
Alex Revell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Kemp | 1 |
Head to Head
Bradford City AFC Form
2026-04-11
Bradford City AFC
0–1
Stevenage FC
L
2026-04-06
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–2
Bradford City AFC
W
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Bradford City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.38
Stevenage FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Stevenage FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 1.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Bradford City AFC or Draw
81%
Draw or Stevenage FC
53%
Bradford City AFC or Stevenage FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
25.2%
1 – 0
23.9%
2 – 0
13.1%
1 – 1
10.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
5.5%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
2.1%
1 – 2
1.7%
0 – 2
1.4%
4 – 0
1.3%
2 – 2
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Bradford City AFC
| Handicap | Bradford City AFC covers | Push | Stevenage FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 30% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
69%
✗
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.