Match report

Bradford 1–1 Bolton: Stalemate in League One

Bradford
Bradford
1–1
FT
Bolton
Bolton
Apr 25, 2026

Bradford held off Bolton to secure a 1-1 draw in a closely contested League One match. The visitors took the lead through J. Kenny's goal, but Kayden Jackson's equalizer ensured Bradford maintained their momentum in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • J. Kenny scored for Bolton in the 72nd minute.
  • • Kayden Jackson equalized for Bradford in the 80th minute.
  • • Josh Neufville and J. Wright both received yellow cards for Bradford.
  • • George Johnston and Chris Forino were cautioned for Bolton.

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 15 A. Baldwin (D)
  • 4 J. Wright (D)
  • 26 C. Tilt (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 7 J. Neufville (M)
  • 32 G. Lapslie (M)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (M)
  • 19 K. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 22 N. Powell
  • 8 L. Evans
  • 28 M. Pennington
  • 24 W. Swan
  • 33 H. Ashby
  • 27 E. Wheatley

Bolton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bonham (G)
  • 29 C. Christie (D)
  • 18 E. Toal (D)
  • 3 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 G. Johnston (D)
  • 27 R. Rodrigues (M)
  • 8 J. Sheehan (M)
  • 19 A. Cozier-Duberry (M)
  • 9 J. Kenny (M)
  • 20 I. Cissoko (M)
  • 48 M. Burstow (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Broome
  • 4 X. Simons
  • 15 R. Apter
  • 22 K. Dempsey
  • 45 J. McAtee
  • 11 T. Gale
  • 25 M. Conway

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    15' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Neufville

    Foul

  2. Bradford
    36' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wright

    Foul

  3. Bradford
    65' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Neufville · On: N. Powell
  4. Bradford
    65' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Metcalfe · On: W. Swan
  5. Bolton
    72' Bolton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kenny · Assist: M. Burstow
  6. Bolton
    79' Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    George Johnston

    Foul

  7. Bradford
    80' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Kayden Jackson · Assist: Curtis Tilt
  8. Bolton
    87' Bolton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Sheehan · On: K. Dempsey
  9. Bolton
    87' Bolton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Cissoko · On: T. Gale
  10. Bolton
    90'+1 Bolton Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Forino

    Foul

  11. Bolton
    90'+5 Bolton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kenny · On: John McAtee

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Bolton
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 54% 65%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 17
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 284 345
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 2 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 11
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 153 224
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford's early discipline issues, with two yellow cards in the first half, impacted their tactical approach.
  • ▸ Kayden Jackson's goal in the 80th minute shifted momentum, allowing Bradford to hold their ground against Bolton.