Match report

Rochdale 1–1 Bradford: League One Draw

Rochdale
Rochdale
1–1
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Apr 30, 2017

Rochdale and Bradford fought to a 1–1 draw in a compelling League One match. Alex Jones put Bradford ahead early, but Matthew Lund equalized for Rochdale, securing a point for his team. The game was characterized by intense defensive battles and a few notable substitutions that shifted the momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Bradford scored first through Alex Jones in the 9th minute, assisted by B. Clarke.
  • • Rochdale equalized in the 66th minute with a goal from Matthew Lund, assisted by N. Mendez-Laing.
  • • Rochdale made three substitutions: I. Henderson (11'), D. McDermott (72'), and R. Noble-Lazarus (86').
  • • Bradford substituted A. Gilliead (55'), Alex Jones (60'), and B. Clarke (73').
  • • Matthew Lund received a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Lineups

Rochdale

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 C. Logan (G)
  • 4 J. McNulty (D)
  • 2 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 6 H. McGahey (D)
  • 8 M. Lund (M)
  • 11 N. Mendez-Laing (F)
  • 24 J. Allen (M)
  • 10 C. Camps (M)
  • 40 I. Henderson (F)
  • 9 C. Andrew (F)
  • 39 J. Bunney (D)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. McDermott
  • 27 A. Cannon
  • 16 R. Noble-Lazarus
  • 7 P. Vincenti
  • 14 O. Rathbone
  • 5 N. Canavan
  • 13 B. Wilson

Bradford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. Sattelmaier (G)
  • 2 S. Darby (D)
  • 26 M. Kilgallon (D)
  • 23 R. McArdle (D)
  • 8 T. Dieng (M)
  • 5 K. Toner (D)
  • 24 D. Devine (M)
  • 10 B. Clarke (M)
  • 11 J. Hiwula-Mayifuila (F)
  • 18 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 19 A. Jones (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 E. Hudson
  • 17 M. Penney
  • 20 D. Pybus
  • 16 J. Hanson
  • 1 C. Doyle
  • 36 C. Peters
  • 22 N. Knight-Percival

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    9' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Alex Jones · Assist: B. Clarke
  2. Rochdale
    11' Rochdale subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Henderson · On: D. McDermott
  3. Bradford
    55' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gilliead · On: E. Hudson
  4. Bradford
    60' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alex Jones · On: M. Penney
  5. Rochdale
    66' Rochdale Goal · Normal Goal
    Matthew Lund · Assist: N. Mendez-Laing
  6. Rochdale
    72' Rochdale subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. McDermott · On: A. Cannon
  7. Bradford
    73' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Clarke · On: D. Pybus
  8. Rochdale
    77' Rochdale Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Lund
  9. Rochdale
    86' Rochdale subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matthew Lund · On: R. Noble-Lazarus

Match Stats

Stat Rochdale Bradford
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 25 10
Corners 11 5
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 9 3
Shots off Target 12 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 13 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Alex Jones' early goal gave Bradford a quick lead, but Rochdale remained composed and fought back.
  • ▸ Matthew Lund's equalizer restored parity for Rochdale, ensuring the match ended in a draw.