Bradford City, known as the Bantams, carries a distinctive claret-and-amber identity in English football. Founded in 1903, the club remains closely associated with Valley Parade and the wider Bradford community. Its story combines an early Football League place, the landmark 1911 FA Cup triumph and a dramatic return to the top flight at the turn of the millennium. That heritage gives the club a distinctive place in West Yorkshire football.
Bradford Upcoming matches by league
EFL Trophy
-
- Group North - 3
Bradford
Newcastle United U21
-
- Group North - 3
Bradford
Rotherham
-
- Group North - 3
Bradford
York
League One
-
- Regular Season - 7
Luton
Bradford
-
- Regular Season - 8
Bradford
Barnsley
-
- Regular Season - 9
ReadingNo H2HBradford
-
- Regular Season - 10
BradfordNo H2HLeyton Orient
Bradford Last matches by league
EFL Trophy
League One
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
League Two
Bradford Team Roster
Bradford’s recorded squad numbers 25 players. The group contains seven attackers, seven defenders, nine midfielders and two goalkeepers, giving the roster its strongest concentration in midfield. The attacking options include J. Beesley, K. Jackson, S. Humphrys and T. Wright, while J. Wright, M. Gillesphey and R. Welch are among the defenders. C. Dawson and J. McCracken provide the listed goalkeeping options. Midfield is represented by A. Sarcevic, C. Connolly, G. Lapslie, I. Touray and N. Powell, alongside A. Phillips, H. Cartwright, J. Neufville and L. Gomes.
position Goalkeeper
Cameron Miles Dawson
Jon McCracken
position Defender
O. Hewitt
Reece Belfield Welch
Ibou Omar Touray
Macaulay Gillesphey
Hayden Matthews
Aden William James Baldwin
George Christopher John Pratt
Matthew Pennington
O. Lunn
position Midfielder
L. Gomes
Callum Alexander Connolly
Josh Neufville
Adam Lee Phillips
Antoni Charles Sarcevic
Kayden Pastel Dunn Jackson
Henry Cartwright
Kieran Morgan
Nick Powell
position Attacker
Jake Elliott Beesley
Stephen Peter Humphrys
Tyreik Samuel Wright
Bobby Pointon
Will Jonathan Swan
Harry Ibbitson
George Robert Lapslie
Last Bradford Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching appointment is Graham Alexander, who began his Bradford tenure on 1 November 2023. The available timeline does not verify him as the current coach, so his role is presented here as a dated entry rather than a current designation. Mark Hughes is recorded from February 2022 to October 2023, following Derek Adams from June 2021 to February 2022. Earlier entries list Mark Trueman and Gary Bowyer, whose recorded spells began in December 2020 and March 2019 respectively.
Graham Robert Alexander
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Robert Alexander | England | 1 November 2023 | |
| Mark Hughes | Wales | 1 February 2022 | 1 October 2023 |
| Derek Watt Adams | Scotland | 1 June 2021 | 1 February 2022 |
| Mark Trueman | England | 1 December 2020 | |
| Gary David Bowyer | England | 1 March 2019 | 1 February 2020 |
| David Hopkin | Scotland | 1 September 2018 | 1 February 2019 |
| Michael Anthony Collins | Republic of Ireland | 1 June 2018 | 1 September 2018 |
| Greg Abbott | England | 5 February 2018 | 11 February 2018 |
| Simon Nicholas Grayson | England | 1 February 2018 | 1 May 2018 |
| Andrew Stuart Murray McCall | England | 1 August 2016 | 1 February 2018 |
| Philip John Parkinson | England | 1 August 2011 | 1 June 2016 |
| Peter Taylor | England | 1 February 2010 | 1 February 2011 |
Bradford Transfers
Among Bradford’s recorded arrivals are transfers for R. Welch from Everton, H. Cartwright from Leicester, M. Gillesphey from Charlton, A. Phillips from Barnsley and J. Beesley from Burton Albion. J. McCracken and C. Connolly joined as free agents. The movement also includes loan arrivals such as E. Wheatley, P. Mullin, J. White, H. Ashby and L. Sibley, alongside returns from loan for A. Cook, Harry Ibbitson, G. Goodman, C. Oduor and N. Byrne. These entries represent a recorded selection of activity, not a complete seasonal total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Matthews |
Portsmouth
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| Kieran Morgan |
QPR
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| George Christopher John Pratt |
Blackburn
|
Loan | 26 August 2026 |
| C. Dawson |
Rotherham
|
Free agent | 12 August 2026 |
| R. Welch |
Everton
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| R. Welch |
Everton
|
Transfer | 4 August 2026 |
| Henry Cartwright |
Leicester
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| H. Cartwright |
Leicester
|
Transfer | 2 July 2026 |
| C. Connolly |
Stockport County
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Beesley |
Burton Albion
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Phillips |
Barnsley
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Gillesphey |
Charlton
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. McCracken |
Dundee
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Grimsby
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Goodman |
Guiseley AFC
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Bradford’s recorded departures include S. Walker to Watford, J. Metcalfe to Millwall, M. Power to Wigan, C. Tilt to Burton Albion and C. Kavanagh to Oldham as transfers. C. Kelly, A. Cook, N. Byrne and B. Halliday are listed as free-agent departures. Loan returns include P. Mullin, L. Sibley, E. Wheatley, J. White, H. Ashby and T. Mcintyre, while T. Leigh and A. Cook left on loan. The entries are a recorded selection rather than a complete departure total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wright |
Dundee
|
- | 30 August 2026 |
| S. Walker |
Watford
|
Transfer | 11 August 2026 |
| L. Evans |
Northampton
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| Jenson Metcalfe |
Millwall
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| N. Byrne |
Doncaster
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Grimsby
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Kelly |
Bristol Rovers
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| C. Tilt |
Burton Albion
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Power |
Wigan
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Metcalfe |
Millwall
|
Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| G. Goodman |
Hull City U21
|
- | 29 June 2026 |
| L. Sibley |
Oxford United
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| P. Mullin |
Wrexham
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| H. Ashby |
Newcastle
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| J. White |
Newcastle
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Bradford’s recorded movement shows a busy cycle spanning the first half of 2026 and the opening of August. The arrivals combine permanent transfers, free-agent additions, loans and players returning from temporary spells, with R. Welch, H. Cartwright, M. Gillesphey, A. Phillips and J. Beesley among the latest permanent arrivals listed. The departures show the reverse range of outcomes: transfers to Watford, Millwall, Wigan, Burton Albion and Oldham, free-agent exits, loan returns and a small number of temporary moves out. Some names appear at different points in both directions, including A. Cook and N. Byrne, reflecting changing loan or registration arrangements rather than a single straightforward event. The available entries therefore describe the shape and timing of recorded squad movement, while the listed activity does not establish a complete window total or a definitive balance.
Leagues Bradford has participated in
Bradford’s recorded competition history includes League One, the FA Cup, the League Cup, the EFL Trophy and club friendlies. League One has entries through 2025, as do the three domestic cups and the club-friendly programme, indicating recent participation in the latest available season record. League Two appears from 2011 through 2024 and is therefore treated as historical rather than recent. The competition record spans league football, domestic knockout tournaments and preparation matches, but these dates do not establish Bradford’s 2026-27 competition status.
More about Bradford
Bradford, officially Bradford City Association Football Club, is an English professional club founded in 1903 and known as the Bantams. Based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, it is identified by claret and amber, a distinctive combination that has long set the club apart in the English professional game. Valley Parade is the club’s historic home. The ground opened in 1886 and remains closely bound to the city’s football culture, carrying memories of the devastating stadium fire in May 1985 as well as the resilience that followed.
The club’s origins are unusual. In 1903, it emerged from the Manningham rugby organisation’s direct transition into association football and secured immediate election to the Football League Second Division. Bradford’s defining sporting landmark came in 1911, when the club won the FA Cup after a replay against Newcastle United. Decades later, a return to the top tier at the turn of the millennium briefly extended its reach into European competition through the UEFA Intertoto Cup.
Bradford’s identity is expressed visually through the Bantam bird on its badge, the shield and the star associated with the FA Cup triumph. The traditional kit, centred on claret with amber detailing, connects modern teams to the club’s early heritage. That visual language sits alongside a strong community relationship and the demanding, high-commitment culture associated with northern English football.
In organisational terms, Bradford operates through private stewardship while maintaining links with supporter trusts and community stakeholders in West Yorkshire. Its football ecosystem combines a professional senior squad with a local youth pathway and participation in the English Football League pyramid. League football, the FA Cup, League Cup and EFL Trophy form the competitive framework recorded for the club, while Valley Parade provides the enduring setting for a history shaped by achievement, adversity and renewal.
Last matches statistics for Bradford
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Salford City
2 - 2
Bradford
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Bradford
2 - 0
Rochdale
|
10 / 23 |
|
78 | 10 | - | 2 |
|
Bradford
2 - 0
Peterborough
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Sheffield Wednesday
0 - 1
Bradford
|
4 / 10 |
|
61 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
|
Bradford
0 - 0
Burnley
|
4 / 16 |
|
70 | 7 | 2 | 6 |
|
Plymouth
2 - 0
Bradford
|
0 / 4 |
|
69 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
|
Bradford
1 - 2
Cambridge United
|
5 / 20 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 0 |
|
Bradford
1 - 0
Mansfield Town
|
7 / 9 |
|
0% | 19 | 2 | 2 |
|
Leyton Orient
1 - 3
Bradford
|
9 / 17 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 4 |
|
Notts County
0 - 1
Bradford
|
3 / 8 |
|
0% | 19 | 4 | 0 |
Detailed statistics Bradford
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Bradford
Warnings Bradford
Passes Bradford
Goalkeeper saves Bradford
Latest start lineups Bradford (XI)
Notts County vs Bradford
League One 2026 - 1564301
Leyton Orient vs Bradford
League Cup 2026 - 1635562
Bradford vs Mansfield Town
League One 2026 - 1564284
Bradford vs Bolton
League One 2025 - 1544064
Bolton vs Bradford
League One 2025 - 1544062
Exeter City vs Bradford
League One 2025 - 1387646
2025-2026
1st shirt
2025-2026
2nd shirt
2025-2026
3rd shirt
2025-2026
4th shirt
2025-2026
5th shirt
2024-2025
1st shirt
2024-2025
2nd shirt
2024-2025
3rd shirt
2024-2025
4th shirt
2024-2025
5th shirt
2023-2024
1st shirt
2023-2024
2nd shirt
2023-2024
3rd shirt
2023-2024
4th shirt
2023-2024
5th shirt
2022-2023
1st shirt
2022-2023
2nd shirt
2022-2023
3rd shirt
2022-2023
4th shirt
2022-2023
5th shirt
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt
2021-2022
5th shirt
2020-2021
1st shirt
2020-2021
2nd shirt
2020-2021
3rd shirt
2020-2021
4th shirt
2020-2021
5th shirt
2019-2020
1st shirt
2019-2020
2nd shirt