Match report

Bradford Secures EFL Trophy Win Against Stockport County 3-2

Stockport County
Stockport County
2–3
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Dec 10, 2024

In a thrilling EFL Trophy encounter, Bradford secured a 3-2 victory over Stockport County, showcasing a strong start and holding off a spirited comeback. Calum Kavanagh scored twice for Bradford, with A. Cook adding another, while O. Norwood and O. Bailey found the net for Stockport County.

Key Facts

  • • Calum Kavanagh (13', 63') and A. Cook (15') scored for Bradford
  • • O. Norwood (26') and O. Bailey (33') scored for Stockport County
  • • Jack Shepherd (25') and T. Olaofe (28') received yellow cards for Bradford and Stockport County respectively
  • • Corry Evans (60') and T. Adaramola (45+2') received yellow cards for Bradford and Stockport County

Lineups

Stockport County

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 34 C. Addai (G)
  • 5 S. Hughes (D)
  • 6 F. Horsfall (D)
  • 23 R. Rydel (D)
  • 7 J. Diamond (M)
  • 17 J. Mingi (M)
  • 26 O. Norwood (M)
  • 33 T. Adaramola (M)
  • 18 L. Fiorini (F)
  • 27 O. Bailey (F)
  • 9 I. Olaofe (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 M. Mellon
  • 16 C. Connolly
  • 4 L. Bate
  • 15 E. Pye
  • 19 K. Wootton
  • 3 I. Touray
  • 1 B. Hinchliffe

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 13 C. Doyle (G)
  • 5 N. Byrne (D)
  • 24 J. Shepherd (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 16 A. Pattison (M)
  • 30 C. Evans (M)
  • 3 L. Richards (M)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 A. Baldwin
  • 6 R. Smallwood
  • 19 V. Oliver
  • 1 S. Walker
  • 21 O. Sanderson
  • 12 C. Oduor
  • 7 J. Walker

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    13' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Calum Kavanagh · Assist: A. Cook
  2. Bradford
    15' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: L. Richards
  3. Bradford
    25' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Shepherd

    Foul

  4. Stockport County
    26' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Norwood
  5. Stockport County
    28' Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    T. Olaofe

    Foul

  6. Stockport County
    33' Stockport County Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Bailey
  7. Stockport County
    45'+2 Stockport County Card · Yellow Card
    T. Adaramola

    Unallowed field entering

  8. Stockport County
    46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. J. Mingi · On: M. Mellon
  9. Bradford
    60' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Corry Evans

    Foul

  10. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Kelly · On: A. Baldwin
  11. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Corry Evans · On: R. Smallwood
  12. Bradford
    63' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Calum Kavanagh · Assist: A. Pattison
  13. Stockport County
    70' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Norwood · On: C. Connolly
  14. Stockport County
    76' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Adaramola · On: L. Bate

Match Stats

Stat Stockport County Bradford
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 87% 76%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 12
Corners 1 3
Total Passes 626 379
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 3 10
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 1
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 542 288
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 7 1
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford's early goals from Calum Kavanagh and A. Cook set the pace and gave them a 2-0 lead within 15 minutes, putting significant pressure on Stockport County.
  • ▸ Stockport County's quick response with goals from O. Norwood and O. Bailey within 10 minutes provided a turning point, evening the score at 2-2 and boosting their morale.