Sunderland AFC vs Bradford City AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Bradford City AFC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bradford City AFC 46 games · 77 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Mark Dwyer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Bradford City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 08 Dec | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 01 Dec | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sunderland AFC and Bradford City AFC has kicked off!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Sunderland AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' 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.
- 31' Aiden McGeady puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
- 36' Bradford City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 41' The travelling Bradford City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 46.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' Anthony O'Connor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 61' It’s a booking for Sunderland AFC player. Lynden Gooch gets a Yellow card.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adam Chicksen on 62.
- 67' It’s a booking for Bradford City AFC player. Jack Payne gets a Yellow card.
- 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tom Flanagan made 363 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Josh Maja is replaced by Duncan Watmore on 76 minute.
- 80' It is a substitution in Bradford City AFC team. Eoin Doyle is replaced by Jim O'Brien on 80 minute.
- 84' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 84 minute. Lynden Gooch leaves to be changed by Charlie Wyke.
- 85' Bradford City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kai Brunker is hanging Hope Akpan on the field on 85 minute.
- 87' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Chris Maguire is replaced by Dylan McGeouch.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Anthony O'Connor. He replaces Adam Chicksen on 88 minute.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paul Caddis.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sunderland AFC players.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Charlie Wyke 84'
- 19
-
20
Josh Maja ↓ Duncan Watmore 76'
- 12
- 27
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Dylan McGeouch 87'
- 15
- 13
- 1
Bench
- 25
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 76'
- 16
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 84'
- 17
- 5
-
8
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 87'
Coach
Jack Ross
Bradford City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Hope Akpan ↓ Kai Brunker 85'
- 10
- 3
- 4
- 22
- 12
-
9
Eoin Doyle ↓ Jim O'Brien 80'
- 1
- 40
- 39
- 38
Bench
- 24
-
18
Kai Brunker ↑ 85'
- 13
-
6
Anthony O'Connor ↑ 88'
-
5
Jim O'Brien ↑ 80'
- 23
- 37
Coach
David Hopkin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Anthony O'Connor | 1 |
| Josh Maja | 1 |
| Jack Baldwin | 1 |
| Anthony O'Connor | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Bradford City AFC Form
2018-12-26
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Bradford City AFC
L
2018-12-22
Bradford City AFC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-12-15
Bradford City AFC
4–0
Walsall FC
W
2018-12-11
Bradford City AFC
4–4
Peterborough United FC
D
2018-12-08
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–3
Bradford City AFC
D
2018-12-01
Peterborough United FC
2–2
Bradford City AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Bradford City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sunderland AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
77%
Draw or Bradford City AFC
50%
Sunderland AFC or Bradford City AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sunderland AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.8%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Bradford City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.