Match report
Bradford 1–1 Mansfield Town: League One Draw
Bradford
1–1
FT
Mansfield Town
Mar 17, 2026
Bradford managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Mansfield Town in a tightly contested League One match. Victor Adeboyejo put Mansfield ahead early on, but Thomas Wright ensured Bradford earned a point with a well-taken equalizer in the second half.
Key Facts
- • Victor Adeboyejo scored the opening goal for Mansfield Town in the 20th minute, assisted by Robert Sweeney.
- • Thomas Wright equalized for Bradford in the 72nd minute, with an assist from Josh Neufville.
- • Bradford had three players booked: Bobby Pointon (37'), Curtis Tilt (59'), and Aleksandar Sarcevic (85').
- • Mansfield Town saw Keiran Knoyle (31'), James Russell (70'), and Jordan Bowery (81') substituted.
Lineups
Bradford
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Walker (G)
- 28 M. Pennington (D)
- 26 C. Tilt (D)
- 3 I. Touray (D)
- 7 J. Neufville (M)
- 6 M. Power (M)
- 21 J. Metcalfe
- 17 T. Wright (M)
- 10 A. Sarcevic (F)
- 23 B. Pointon (F)
- 27 E. Wheatley (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Hilton
- 14 P. Mullin
- 4 J. Wright
- 8 L. Evans
- 24 W. Swan
- 11 S. Humphrys
- 33 H. Ashby
Mansfield Town
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 L. Roberts (G)
- 22 N. Moriah-Welsh (D)
- 2 K. Knoyle (D)
- 23 A. Oshilaja (D)
- 5 R. Sweeney (D)
- 9 J. Bowery (D)
- 8 A. Lewis (M)
- 13 J. Russell (M)
- 24 R. Hendry (M)
- 28 J. Gardner (F)
- 19 V. Adeboyejo (F)
Substitutes
- 7 L. Akins
- 3 S. McLaughlin
- 40 G. Abbott
- 4 E. Hewitt
- 18 R. Oates
- 11 W. Evans
- 44 O. Irow
Timeline
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20' Mansfield Town Goal · Normal GoalV. Adeboyejo · Assist: R. Sweeney -
31' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardK. KnoyleFoul
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37' Bradford Card · Yellow CardBobby PointonFoul
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46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: Ethan Wheatley · On: W. Swan -
58' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Hendry · On: L. Akins -
58' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Knoyle · On: E. Hewitt -
58' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Gardner · On: W. Evans -
59' Bradford Card · Yellow CardCurtis TiltArgument
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59' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Sweeney · On: S. McLaughlin -
65' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Metcalfe · On: S. Humphrys -
70' Mansfield Town Card · Yellow CardJ. RussellFoul
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72' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalT. Wright · Assist: Josh Neufville -
78' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 5Off: Jordan Bowery · On: R. Oates -
81' Mansfield Town subst · Substitution 6Off: J. Russell · On: G. Abbott -
85' Bradford Card · Yellow CardA. SarcevicArgument
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90'+2 Bradford Card · Yellow CardMatthew PenningtonFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Bradford | Mansfield Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 54% |
| Offsides | 4 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 14 | 9 |
| Corners | 11 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 250 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 5 |
| Possession | 65% | 35% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 136 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 6 |
| Saves | 0 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Mansfield's early lead was critical, with Adeboyejo's goal in the 20th minute setting the pace for a dominant start.
- ▸ Bradford's determination shone through when Thomas Wright equalized in the 72nd minute, ensuring a share of the points in a competitive League One encounter.