Match report
Bradford Defeats Portsmouth 1-0 in League One Clash
Portsmouth
0–1
FT
Bradford
Oct 28, 2017
Bradford secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in a closely fought League One encounter. The match was a battle of wills, with Bradford's goal coming late in the game through M. Kilgallon, who capitalized on a well-placed assist from A. McMahon. Despite Portsmouth's efforts, Bradford's defense held firm, securing all three points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Portsmouth 0 - 1 Bradford
- • Goal: M. Kilgallon (Bradford) - 80'
- • Yellow Cards: Dion Donohue (Portsmouth), B. Pitman (Portsmouth), A. McMahon (Bradford)
- • Substitutions: K. Bennett for C. Chaplin (Portsmouth), P. Taylor for Timothée Dieng (Bradford), O. Hawkins for Dion Donohue (Portsmouth)
Lineups
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. McGee (G)
- 20 N. Thompson (D)
- 6 C. Burgess (D)
- 7 S. O'Keefe (M)
- 11 M. Kennedy (M)
- 18 J. Lowe (M)
- 5 M. Clarke (D)
- 33 B. Close (M)
- 17 D. Donohue (D)
- 8 B. Pitman (F)
- 23 K. Bennett (M)
Substitutes
- 19 C. Chaplin
- 9 O. Hawkins
- 4 D. Rose
- 22 K. Naismith
- 26 G. Evans
- 35 A. Bass
- 38 B. Haunstrup
Bradford
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Doyle (G)
- 29 A. McMahon (D)
- 5 M. Kilgallon (D)
- 2 A. Thompson (D)
- 7 N. Law (M)
- 6 R. Vincelot (M)
- 4 J. Reeves (M)
- 15 T. Field (D)
- 10 P. Taylor (F)
- 9 C. Wyke (F)
- 17 A. Gilliead (M)
Substitutes
- 8 T. Dieng
- 14 S. McCartan
- 18 L. Hendrie
- 19 A. Jones
- 23 L. Raeder
- 34 O. Patrick
- 35 T. Robinson
Timeline
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67' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Bennett · On: C. Chaplin
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75' Bradford Card · Yellow CardA. McMahon
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79' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardDion Donohue
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80' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalM. Kilgallon · Assist: A. McMahon
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84' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Taylor · On: Timothée Dieng
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86' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardB. Pitman
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86' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2Off: Dion Donohue · On: O. Hawkins
Match Stats
| Stat | Portsmouth | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 5 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 4 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bradford's goal by M. Kilgallon in the 80th minute shifted the momentum in their favor, securing a crucial win.
- ▸ The yellow cards issued to Portsmouth players Dion Donohue and B. Pitman in the latter stages of the match hindered Portsmouth's attempts to level the score.