Match report
Bradford Secures EFL Trophy Win Against Stockport County 3-2
Stockport County
2–3
FT
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
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13' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalCalum Kavanagh · Assist: A. Cook -
15' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalA. Cook · Assist: L. Richards -
25' Bradford Card · Yellow CardJack ShepherdFoul
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26' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalO. Norwood -
28' Stockport County Card · Yellow CardT. OlaofeFoul
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33' Stockport County Goal · Normal GoalO. Bailey -
45'+2 Stockport County Card · Yellow CardT. AdaramolaUnallowed field entering
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46' Stockport County subst · Substitution 1Off: J. J. Mingi · On: M. Mellon -
60' Bradford Card · Yellow CardCorry EvansFoul
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62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Kelly · On: A. Baldwin -
62' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: Corry Evans · On: R. Smallwood -
63' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalCalum Kavanagh · Assist: A. Pattison -
70' Stockport County subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Norwood · On: C. Connolly -
76' Stockport County subst · Substitution 3Off: 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.