Match report

Bradford Defeats Peterborough 2–0 in League One Clash

Bradford
Bradford
2–0
FT
Peterborough
Peterborough
Feb 14, 2026

Bradford City secured a well-deserved 2–0 win against Peterborough United in a crucial League One encounter. Bobby Pointon and Kayden Jackson scored the goals for Bradford, while both teams saw multiple substitutions throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Bobby Pointon opened the scoring at minute 5.
  • • Kayden Jackson's goal in the second half sealed the win at minute 50.
  • • Bradford had three yellow cards (T. Wright, Curtis Tilt, Max Power).
  • • Peterborough received two yellows (Jimmy Morgan, H. Leonard) and made four substitutions.

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)
  • 19 K. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 14 P. Mullin
  • 8 L. Evans
  • 28 M. Pennington
  • 11 S. Humphrys
  • 33 H. Ashby
  • 27 E. Wheatley

Peterborough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Bass (G)
  • 33 J. Dornelly (D)
  • 26 D. Okagbue (D)
  • 15 G. Nevett (D)
  • 2 C. Johnston (D)
  • 4 A. Collins (M)
  • 8 B. Khela (M)
  • 18 C. Hayes (M)
  • 24 J. Morgan
  • 17 K. Lisbie (M)
  • 27 H. Leonard (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 B. Smith
  • 22 D. O'Brien-Brady
  • 11 D. Frith
  • 35 J. Andrews
  • 39 O. Aderoju
  • 42 P. Sykut
  • 32 L. Mendonca

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    5' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Pointon
  2. Bradford
    16' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    T. Wright

    Foul

  3. Bradford
    31' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Curtis Tilt

    Foul

  4. Peterborough
    41' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Jimmy Morgan

    Argument

  5. Peterborough
    45'+2 Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    H. Leonard

    Foul

  6. Peterborough
    46' Peterborough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Morgan · On: L. Mendonca
  7. Bradford
    48' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ibou Touray · On: Matthew Pennington
  8. Bradford
    50' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Kayden Jackson · Assist: Josh Neufville
  9. Peterborough
    60' Peterborough Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Khela

    Foul

  10. Peterborough
    62' Peterborough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hayes · On: D. Frith
  11. Peterborough
    62' Peterborough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Leonard · On: O. Aderoju
  12. Bradford
    66' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Max Power
  13. Bradford
    72' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Sarcevic · On: L. Evans
  14. Bradford
    72' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kayden Jackson · On: Ethan Wheatley
  15. Peterborough
    83' Peterborough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Brandon Khela · On: D. O'Brien-Brady
  16. Bradford
    90'+3 Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Max Power · On: H. Ashby

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Peterborough
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 76% 68%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 29 4
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 442 403
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 10 2
xG 3.84 0.59
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 334 274
Shots Inside Box 17 3
Saves 1 7
Shots Outside Box 12 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bobby Pointon's early goal at minute 5 set the tone for Bradford.
  • ▸ Kayden Jackson's second goal at minute 50 effectively ended Peterborough's hopes of a comeback, despite their attempts to regroup.