Bradford
0/1Wins
2.0Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
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League OneMatchweek 27THE MATCH CENTREBradford vs Cardiff match centre
Full time
1:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
J. Metcalfe59′
D. Turnbull14′
C. Chambers24′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
BradfordCardiff
1.140Expected goals · API-Football0.690
1Shots on target5
12Total Shots10
53%Ball Possession47%
2Corner Kicks2
10Fouls9
3Yellow Cards2
Red Cards
3Goalkeeper Saves0
460Total passes421
321Passes accurate277
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Bradford 0 reported
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Cardiff 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
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Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cardiff
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HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
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Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Bradford
1 matchesOldest newest
Results0 wins · 1 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.0
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals1 of 1
Both teams scored1 of 1
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Cardiff
0 matchesOldest newest
Results0 wins · 0 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game—
Goals conceded per game—
Games with 3+ goals—
Both teams scored—
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About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Bradford at home with Cardiff away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 09:07 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League One · 2025/26 · all league matches
BradfordCardiff
24Matches played25
46Points earned52
13Wins16
1.5Goals scored / match1.7
1.1Goals conceded / match1.0
8Clean sheets10
4Failed to score3
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Bradford at home with Cardiff away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
1 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Bradford
1wins1MEETINGS
Cardiff
0winsSep 2025 – Sep 2025 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Bradford first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Bradford
Confirmed formation3-4-2-1Graham Robert Alexander
- 1
S. WalkerG - 15
A. BaldwinD - 26
C. TiltD - 3
I. TourayD - 7
J. NeufvilleM - 6
M. PowerM - 21
J. Metcalfe - 17
T. WrightM - 10
A. SarcevicF - 23
B. PointonF - 24
W. SwanF
Substitutes (7)
25 · J. Hilton
4 · J. Wright
11 · S. Humphrys
20 · T. Leigh
30 · J. White
2 · H. Ashby
18 · L. Sibley
Cardiff
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Brian Barry-Murphy
- 13
N. TrottG - 38
P. NgD - 4
G. OshoD - 12
C. ChambersD - 3
J. BaganD - 6
R. WintleM - 18
A. RobertsonM - 11
O. TannerM - 14
D. TurnbullM - 16
C. WillockM - 22
Y. SalechF
Substitutes (7)
41 · M. Turner
2 · W. Fish
48 · D. Lawlor
27 · J. Colwill
45 · C. Ashford
39 · I. Davies
47 · C. Robinson
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Bradford
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Walker | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 43 | — |
| Aden Baldwin | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 63 | — |
| Curtis Tilt | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 49 | 1 |
| Ibou Touray | 89 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 59 | 1 |
| Josh Neufville | 68 | 7.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Max Power | 90 | 8.0 | — | 0 | — | 63 | 2 |
| Jenson Metcalfe | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 | 1 |
| Tyreik Wright | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 14 | — |
| Antoni Sarcevic | 90 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 2 |
| Bobby Pointon | 68 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 24 | 2 |
| Will Swan | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Louie Sibley | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 22 | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Harrison Ashby | 22 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 17 | 2 |
| Joe White | 22 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 10 | — |
| Joe Wright | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Joe Hilton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tommy Leigh | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cardiff
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Trott | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 33 | — |
| Perry Ng | 45 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 25 | 4 |
| Gabriel Osho | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 |
| Calum Chambers | 90 | 8.3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 1 |
| Joel Bagan | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 55 | 1 |
| Ryan Wintle | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 53 | 3 |
| Alex Robertson | 78 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Ollie Tanner | 64 | 7.3 | — | 2 | — | 15 | 1 |
| David Turnbull | 90 | 7.6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 54 | 3 |
| Chris Willock | 64 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 1 |
| Yousef Salech | 85 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 22 | 1 |
| Joel Colwill | 45 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 20 | 5 |
| Cian Ashford | 26 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Isaak Davies | 26 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 4 | 1 |
| Callum Robinson | 12 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 3 | — |
| William Fish | 13 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Matthew Turner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dylan Lawlor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2025/26 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League One table
Current standings · League One: Regular season. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 89 | 41 | 48 | 103 | WWWDW |
| 2 | Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 90 | 50 | 40 | 91 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71 | 58 | 13 | 77 | WLWLD |
| 4 | Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58 | 51 | 7 | 77 | WDDDL |
| 5 |  Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 75 | LDDWL |
| 6 |  Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49 | 46 | 3 | 75 | WDWDL |
| 7 |  Luton | 46 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 68 | 56 | 12 | 74 | WWWDW |
| 8 |  Plymouth | 46 | 22 | 7 | 17 | 75 | 63 | 12 | 73 | WWDWD |
| 9 |  Huddersfield | 46 | 18 | 13 | 15 | 74 | 64 | 10 | 67 | WLDDD |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 46 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 62 | 50 | 12 | 65 | WDWWD |
| 11 |  Wycombe | 46 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 69 | 58 | 11 | 63 | WLLDL |
| 12 |  Reading | 46 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 64 | 60 | 4 | 63 | LDLLL |
| 13 |  Blackpool | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 54 | 65 | -11 | 60 | WWWWL |
| 14 |  Doncaster | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 50 | 69 | -19 | 60 | WDLWW |
| 15 |  Barnsley | 46 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 68 | 73 | -5 | 59 | LWLLD |
| 16 |  Wigan | 46 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 49 | 58 | -9 | 56 | LLDWW |
| 17 |  Burton Albion | 46 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 50 | 60 | -10 | 54 | DDDWD |
| 18 |  Peterborough | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 64 | 68 | -4 | 53 | LDLDL |
| 19 |  AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 15 | 8 | 23 | 51 | 72 | -21 | 53 | LWLLL |
| 20 |  Leyton Orient | 46 | 14 | 10 | 22 | 59 | 71 | -12 | 52 | DLLDL |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 46 | 12 | 13 | 21 | 52 | 61 | -9 | 49 | LDDDW |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 61 | -25 | 42 | LWLLD |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | 41 | 71 | -30 | 41 | LDLWL |
| 24 |  Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 39 | 74 | -35 | 35 | LLLLL |
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