Match report

Bradford Defeats Northampton 1-0 in League One Clash

Bradford
Bradford
1–0
FT
Northampton
Northampton
Apr 3, 2026

Bradford clinched a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Northampton in a tense League One encounter. The key moment came in the 14th minute when S. Humphrys netted Bradford's goal, assisted by Bobby Pointon. Despite Northampton's late substitutions and attempts to push for an equalizer, Bradford held on for a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Bradford won 1-0 against Northampton in League One
  • • Goal: S. Humphrys (14th minute, assisted by Bobby Pointon)
  • • Bradford: J. Metcalfe (55th minute), Max Power (86th minute), Matthew Pennington (90th minute) received yellow cards
  • • Northampton: E. Moore (77th minute) received a yellow card
  • • Bradford made three substitutions: Ethan Wheatley, L. Evans, J. Wright

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Sam Walker (G)
  • 28 Matthew Pennington (D)
  • 15 Aden Baldwin (D)
  • 26 Curtis Tilt (D)
  • 7 Josh Neufville (M)
  • 21 Jenson Metcalfe (M)
  • 6 Max Power (M)
  • 3 Ibou Touray (M)
  • 10 Antoni Sarcevic (F)
  • 23 Bobby Pointon (F)
  • 11 Stephen Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Ethan Wheatley
  • 8 Lee Evans
  • 4 Joe Wright
  • 25 Joe Hilton
  • 33 Harrison Ashby
  • 24 Will Swan
  • 14 Paul Mullin

Northampton

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Lee Burge (G)
  • 2 Jack Burroughs (D)
  • 24 Elliott Moore (D)
  • 5 Jon Guthrie (D)
  • 12 Nesta Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 7 Sam Hoskins (M)
  • 8 Cameron McGeehan (M)
  • 23 Terry Taylor (M)
  • 4 Dean Campbell (M)
  • 17 Michael Jacobs (M)
  • 27 Jack Vale (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Tom Eaves
  • 11 Kamarai Swyer
  • 14 Tyrese Fornah
  • 26 Kyle McAdam
  • 35 Max Dyche
  • 21 Jack Perkins
  • 34 Ross Fitzsimons

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    14' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: Bobby Pointon
  2. Bradford
    55' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    J. Metcalfe

    Foul

  3. Northampton
    61' Northampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jack Vale · On: T. Eaves
  4. Northampton
    61' Northampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Hoskins · On: K. Swyer
  5. Northampton
    61' Northampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Campbell · On: Tyrese Fornah
  6. Northampton
    77' Northampton Card · Yellow Card
    E. Moore

    Foul

  7. Bradford
    81' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: Ethan Wheatley
  8. Bradford
    82' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Metcalfe · On: L. Evans
  9. Bradford
    86' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Max Power

    Foul

  10. Northampton
    90'+1 Northampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Jacobs · On: K. McAdam
  11. Northampton
    90'+1 Northampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Taylor · On: M. Dyche
  12. Bradford
    90'+2 Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josh Neufville · On: J. Wright
  13. Bradford
    90' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Matthew Pennington

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Northampton
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 70% 71%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 11
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 394 361
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 7 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 275 257
Shots Inside Box 10 8
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 8 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Humphrys' early goal in the 14th minute set the tone for Bradford's victory
  • ▸ Northampton's flurry of substitutions in the 61st minute failed to turn the momentum, as Bradford's defense held strong