Match report

Bradford Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in League One Thriller

Blackpool
Blackpool
1–2
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Jan 4, 2026

Bradford snatched a thrilling 2-1 win over Blackpool in the League One clash. Despite Blackpool's early resistance, Bradford's goals from A. Baldwin and W. Swan were enough to secure the victory. The game saw multiple substitutions and yellow cards for both sides, but it was Bradford who maintained their composure to clinch the three points.

Key Facts

  • • Goal: A. Baldwin (Bradford) at 25'
  • • Yellow Card: W. Swan (Bradford) at 48'
  • • Goal: A. Fletcher (Blackpool) at 56'
  • • Substitution: Calum Kavanagh on for L. Sibley (Bradford) at 62'
  • • Substitutions: Josh Bowler and S. Banks replace Jordan Brown and C. Hamilton (Blackpool) at 66'
  • • Goal: W. Swan (Bradford) at 67'

Lineups

Blackpool

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Peacock-Farrell (G)
  • 2 A. Lyons (D)
  • 4 O. Casey (D)
  • 26 Z. Ashworth (D)
  • 8 A. Morgan (M)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 19 J. Bowler (M)
  • 10 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 23 S. Banks (M)
  • 14 T. Bloxham (F)
  • 11 A. Fletcher (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 F. Ravizzoli
  • 6 J. Brown
  • 7 L. Evans
  • 22 C. Hamilton
  • 40 T. Upton
  • 41 T. Bondo
  • 46 O. Nwankwo

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 15 A. Baldwin (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)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
  • 24 W. Swan (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 2 B. Halliday
  • 4 J. Wright
  • 11 S. Humphrys
  • 14 T. McIntyre
  • 20 T. Leigh
  • 40 L. Sibley

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    25' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Baldwin
  2. Bradford
    45'+3 Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    W. Swan

    Foul

  3. Blackpool
    56' Blackpool Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Fletcher · Assist: A. Lyons
  4. Bradford
    62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: L. Sibley
  5. Blackpool
    66' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josh Bowler · On: Jordan Brown
  6. Blackpool
    66' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Banks · On: C. Hamilton
  7. Bradford
    67' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Swan
  8. Bradford
    71' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sarcevic · On: T. Leigh
  9. Bradford
    77' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Swan · On: S. Humphrys
  10. Bradford
    90'+1 Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    T. Leigh

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Blackpool Bradford
Fouls 11 14
Pass Accuracy 67% 59%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 8
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 377 290
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.68 0.92
Shots off Target 1 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 251 171
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Baldwin's early goal in the 25th minute gave Bradford a crucial lead, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Despite Blackpool equalizing through A. Fletcher's strike at 56', Bradford regained control and secured the win with W. Swan's late goal.