Match report
Cardiff Stuns Bradford with Late Hold for 2-1 Win in League One
Bradford
1–2
FT
Cardiff
Jan 17, 2026
Cardiff stunned home side Bradford with an impressive display to secure a crucial 2-1 win at Valley Parade. Goals from D. Turnbull and C. Chambers put Cardiff in control early on, but Bradford fought back through J. Metcalfe's effort to narrow the gap. Despite Bradford's late push, Cardiff held on for the victory in League One action.
Key Facts
- • Goals: D. Turnbull (14', Cardiff), C. Chambers (24', Cardiff), J. Metcalfe (59', Bradford)
- • Yellow Cards: Curtis Tilt (Bradford, 26'), J. Colwill (Cardiff, 75'), J. White (Bradford, 87')
- • Substitutions: Perry Ng for J. Colwill (46' Cardiff), T. Wright for L. Sibley (46', Bradford)
Lineups
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)
- 23 B. Pointon (F)
- 24 W. Swan (F)
Substitutes
- 25 J. Hilton
- 4 J. Wright
- 11 S. Humphrys
- 20 T. Leigh
- 30 J. White
- 2 H. Ashby
- 18 L. Sibley
Cardiff
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 N. Trott (G)
- 38 P. Ng (D)
- 4 G. Osho (D)
- 12 C. Chambers (D)
- 3 J. Bagan (D)
- 6 R. Wintle (M)
- 18 A. Robertson (M)
- 11 O. Tanner (M)
- 14 D. Turnbull (M)
- 16 C. Willock (M)
- 22 Y. Salech (F)
Substitutes
- 41 M. Turner
- 2 W. Fish
- 48 D. Lawlor
- 27 J. Colwill
- 45 C. Ashford
- 39 I. Davies
- 47 C. Robinson
Timeline
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14' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalD. Turnbull · Assist: Ollie Tanner -
24' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalC. Chambers · Assist: Ollie Tanner -
26' Bradford Card · Yellow CardCurtis TiltFoul
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31' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardC. WillockTime wasting
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46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: Perry Ng · On: J. Colwill -
46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Wright · On: L. Sibley -
59' Bradford Goal · Normal GoalJ. Metcalfe · Assist: Josh Neufville -
64' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Willock · On: C. Ashford -
64' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: Ollie Tanner · On: I. Davies -
68' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: Bobby Pointon · On: J. White -
68' Bradford subst · Substitution 4Off: Josh Neufville · On: H. Ashby -
70' Bradford Card · Yellow CardA. BaldwinFoul
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75' Cardiff Card · Yellow CardJ. ColwillFoul
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78' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4Off: Alex Robertson · On: C. Robinson -
85' Cardiff subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Salech · On: W. Fish -
87' Bradford Card · Yellow CardJ. WhiteFoul
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90'+5 Bradford subst · Substitution 5Off: Ibou Touray · On: J. Wright
Match Stats
| Stat | Bradford | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 70% | 66% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 460 | 421 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| xG | 1.14 | 0.69 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 3 |
| Possession | 53% | 47% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 321 | 277 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cardiff took an early two-goal lead with goals from D. Turnbull and C. Chambers within ten minutes, setting the tone of dominance.
- ▸ Bradford's J. Metcalfe scored in the 59th minute to ignite a comeback attempt, but Cardiff defended resolutely to secure the win.