Match report

Bradford Defeats Doncaster 1-0 in League One Clash

Bradford
Bradford
1–0
FT
Doncaster
Doncaster
Jan 31, 2026

Bradford held off a resilient Doncaster side to secure a narrow but vital victory at Valley Parade. The Bantams capitalized on a moment of brilliance from T. Wright in the 81st minute, which proved decisive in their League One clash.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bradford 1–0 Doncaster
  • • Goal scored by T. Wright (assisted by Josh Neufville) at 81'
  • • Bradford had two yellow cards to one for Doncaster
  • • P. Mullin and A. Baldwin received cautions for Bradford, B. Hanlan for Doncaster
  • • Bradford made multiple substitutions including S. Humphrys, Kayden Jackson, and Curtis Tilt
  • • Doncaster also brought on H. Clifton, J. Maxwell, and George Broadbent late in the game

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 28 M. Pennington (D)
  • 15 A. Baldwin (D)
  • 26 C. Tilt (D)
  • 7 J. Neufville (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 19 K. Jackson (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 4 J. Wright
  • 14 P. Mullin
  • 17 T. Wright
  • 30 J. White
  • 32 G. Lapslie
  • 33 H. Ashby

Doncaster

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Z. Clark (G)
  • 2 J. Sterry (D)
  • 4 O. Bailey (D)
  • 6 J. McGrath (D)
  • 3 J. Maxwell (D)
  • 22 R. Gotts (M)
  • 7 L. Molyneux (M)
  • 8 G. Broadbent (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 47 H. Adelakun (M)
  • 14 B. Sharp (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 T. Lo-Tutala
  • 5 M. Pearson
  • 9 B. Hanlan
  • 11 J. Gibson
  • 16 T. Nixon
  • 17 G. Middleton
  • 20 D. Robinson

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    53' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    A. Baldwin

    Foul

  2. Bradford
    58' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: P. Mullin
  3. Bradford
    59' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kayden Jackson · On: G. Lapslie
  4. Doncaster
    61' Doncaster subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Adelakun · On: J. Gibson
  5. Bradford
    71' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mullin

    Foul

  6. Bradford
    72' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Curtis Tilt · On: T. Wright
  7. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster Card · Yellow Card
    B. Hanlan

    Argument

  8. Doncaster
    80' Doncaster subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Sharp · On: B. Hanlan
  9. Bradford
    81' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Wright · Assist: Josh Neufville
  10. Doncaster
    85' Doncaster subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Clifton · On: G. Middleton
  11. Doncaster
    85' Doncaster subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Maxwell · On: M. Pearson
  12. Doncaster
    86' Doncaster subst · Substitution 5
    Off: George Broadbent · On: D. Robinson

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Doncaster
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 63% 62%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 10
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 328 322
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 4 4
xG 1.14 1.29
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 207 199
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Wright's goal in the 81st minute shifted momentum decisively to Bradford, putting them ahead and securing their victory.
  • ▸ Doncaster tried to rally with multiple substitutions but could not break through Bradford’s defensive line.