Walsall FC vs Bradford City AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Bradford City AFC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bradford City AFC 13 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Abbas Khan
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Declan Ford
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | Blackpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Walsall FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 16 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Jan | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
69%
Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season
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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Walsall FC to score. At the same time, Bradford City AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Walsall FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 6' That is a Red card for Walsall FC. Andy Cook will be fuming at that decision.
- 11' Josh Gordon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 13 cards already picked up this season.
- 12' Eoin Doyle puts Bradford City AFC on the lead.
- 17' 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.
- 22' The home supporters are growing impatient. Walsall FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 24' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicky Devlin on 24 minutes.
- 29' Walsall FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bradford City AFC backline.
- 34' Lewis O'Brien picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 39' Walsall FC have won 67 goals from 65 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Josh Gordon makes it 1-1.
- 47' Joe Edwards makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Walsall FC are in front.
- 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' What a moment for Anthony O'Connor! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
- 53' Matt Jarvis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' A stunning finish from Josh Gordon — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' Walsall FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 72' A change in the Bradford City AFC ranks — Billy Clarke exits the field as Jermaine Anderson enters on 72.
- 74' Jacob Butterfield picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 79' Zeli Ismail makes way for Isaiah Osbourne at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Walsall FC.
- 83' It is a substitution in Walsall FC team. Josh Gordon is replaced by Aramide Oteh on 83 minute.
- 85' A change in the Bradford City AFC ranks — Paul Caddis exits the field as Kelvin Mellor enters on 85.
- 87' Walsall FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Dobson is hanging Matt Jarvis on the field on 87 minute.
- Bradford City AFC will have plenty to reflect on. Walsall FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Matt Jarvis ↓ George Dobson 87'
- 35
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 15
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Isaiah Osbourne 79'
- 9
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Aramide Oteh 83'
Bench
-
36
Aramide Oteh ↑ 83'
- 38
-
4
George Dobson ↑ 87'
- 27
-
30
Isaiah Osbourne ↑ 79'
- 13
- 34
Coach
Dean Keates
Bradford City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 10
- 3
- 22
- 9
- 1
- 40
-
39
Lewis O'Brien ↓ George Miller 85'
- 6
- 17
-
38
Paul Caddis ↓ Kelvin Mellor 85'
Bench
-
18
Jermaine Anderson ↑ 72'
- 21
-
15
Kelvin Mellor ↑ 85'
-
12
George Miller ↑ 85'
- 13
- 23
Coach
David Hopkin
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Gordon | 2 |
| Eoin Doyle | 2 |
| David Ball | 2 |
| Joe Edwards | 1 |
| Anthony O'Connor | 1 |
| Paul Caddis | 1 |
Head to Head
Walsall FC Form
Bradford City AFC Form
2019-02-23
Walsall FC
3–2
Bradford City AFC
L
2019-02-16
Bradford City AFC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2019-02-09
Bradford City AFC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
2019-02-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Bradford City AFC
D
2019-01-29
Bradford City AFC
4–3
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
2019-01-26
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Bradford City AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Bradford City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Bradford City AFC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Walsall FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Bradford City AFC
62%
Walsall FC or Bradford City AFC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Bradford City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Bradford City AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.