Bradford City is set to face Stevenage in an important League One match on Saturday afternoon. The Bantams aim to secure a spot in the automatic promotion places.
Bradford City’s Recent Performance
Bradford City has made a strong start to the 2025/26 season. In their most recent match, they drew 2-2 against Barnsley, with goals from Antoni Sarcevic and Stephen Humphrys. This match showcased the team’s resilience, as they took the lead twice.
The Bantams have also recorded notable victories against promotion favorites, including Cardiff City and Stockport County. Their ability to perform well away from home has been a highlight of their campaign.
Stevenage’s Recent Challenges
In contrast, Stevenage heads into this fixture after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Lincoln City. In that match, they failed to register a single shot on target, raising concerns about their attacking capabilities.
Injury Updates for Bradford City
Bradford City faces several injury concerns ahead of the match. Star player Bobby Pointon is sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Manager Mark Alexander stated that while Pointon has started light training, he won’t be available for the match.
Additionally, attacking midfielder Alex Pattison is out with an achilles injury. Defenders Aden Baldwin and Curtis Tilt are also unavailable; Tilt is expected to be out for several months due to a hamstring injury.
On a positive note, Matthew Pennington is likely to make his return. The summer signing has recovered from concussion and has resumed training.
Predicted Line-up Against Stevenage
Despite the injury setbacks, Bradford City is projected to field a competitive team against Stevenage. The expected formation is 3-4-2-1:
- Goalkeeper: Sam Walker
- Defenders: Neill Byrne, Matthew Pennington, Tom McIntyre
- Midfielders: Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power (captain), Ibou Touray
- Forwards: Antoni Sarcevic, Calum Kavanagh, Stephen Humphrys
Calum Kavanagh will be looking to make an impact in his first league start, while Humphrys aims to capitalize on his recent goal against Barnsley. The clash between Bradford City and Stevenage kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday.
