Match report
Bradford Defeats Blackpool 2-1 in League One Thriller
Blackpool
1–2
FT
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
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25' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalA. Baldwin -
45'+3 Bradford Card · Yellow CardW. SwanFoul
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56' Blackpool Goal · Normal GoalA. Fletcher · Assist: A. Lyons -
62' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: L. Sibley -
66' Blackpool subst · Substitution 1Off: Josh Bowler · On: Jordan Brown -
66' Blackpool subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Banks · On: C. Hamilton -
67' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalW. Swan -
71' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Sarcevic · On: T. Leigh -
77' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: W. Swan · On: S. Humphrys -
90'+1 Bradford Card · Yellow CardT. LeighTime 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.