Match report

Bradford Defeats Wigan 2-1 in League One Clash

Bradford
Bradford
2–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Dec 26, 2025

Bradford held off a resilient challenge from the ten-man Wigan side to secure a vital 2-1 victory in their League One encounter on Boxing Day. Goals from Sam Humphrys just before halftime and Josh Wright in stoppage time ensured Bradford's triumph, while Craig Wright had provided hope for Wigan with an equalizer midway through the second half.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bradford 2–1 Wigan
  • • Sam Humphrys scored first for Bradford at minute 45.
  • • Craig Wright equalized for Wigan at minute 63.
  • • Josh Wright secured the win for Bradford in stoppage time (90+2).
  • • Jack Weir received a red card for Wigan at minute 70.
  • • Matthew Smith was also sent off for Wigan at minute 86.

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 15 A. Baldwin (D)
  • 4 J. Wright (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 21 J. Metcalfe
  • 3 I. Touray (M)
  • 10 A. Sarcevic (F)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 11 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 J. Hilton
  • 7 J. Neufville
  • 8 C. Kavanagh
  • 14 T. McIntyre
  • 17 T. Wright
  • 24 W. Swan
  • 26 C. Tilt

Wigan

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Tickle (G)
  • 23 J. Carragher (D)
  • 4 W. Aimson (D)
  • 3 M. Fox (D)
  • 17 M. Smith (M)
  • 7 F. Murray (M)
  • 6 J. Weir (M)
  • 8 C. Wright (M)
  • 21 R. Borges Rodrigues (M)
  • 43 H. Bettoni (F)
  • 9 C. Saydee (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 T. Savin
  • 5 S. Sessegnon
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 44 J. Hungbo
  • 20 C. McManaman
  • 37 M. Asamoah
  • 11 D. Costelloe

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    27' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  2. Bradford
    45' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Humphrys · Assist: Ibou Touray
  3. Bradford
    46' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Jenson Metcalfe

    Simulation

  4. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: T. Wright
  5. Wigan
    54' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    W. Aimson

    Handball

  6. Wigan
    63' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Wright · Assist: C. Saydee
  7. Bradford
    65' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Max Power

    Argument

  8. Wigan
    70' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  9. Wigan
    70' Wigan Card · Red Card
    J. Weir

    Foul

  10. Wigan
    72' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bettoni · On: Tyrese Francois
  11. Wigan
    76' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Saydee · On: D. Costelloe
  12. Bradford
    78' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Halliday · On: Josh Neufville
  13. Bradford
    78' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Kelly · On: W. Swan
  14. Wigan
    86' Wigan Card · Red Card
    Matthew Smith

    Foul

  15. Bradford
    90'+2 Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ibou Touray · On: Curtis Tilt
  16. Wigan
    90'+2 Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Wright · On: M. Asamoah
  17. Bradford
    90' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Wright · Assist: Max Power

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Wigan
Fouls 9 19
Pass Accuracy 72% 52%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 7 2
Total Passes 449 227
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.10 0.58
Shots off Target 1 1
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 324 119
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford took the lead just before halftime when Sam Humphrys netted, assisted by Ibou Touray.
  • ▸ Wigan levelled the score with a goal from Craig Wright in the 63rd minute, reducing Bradford's advantage.
  • ▸ The turning point came at the 70th minute when Wigan lost Jack Weir to a red card, significantly impacting their momentum.