Match report

Bradford Defeats Plymouth 2-1 in League Two Showdown

Bradford
Bradford
2–1
FT
Plymouth
Plymouth
Feb 29, 2020

Bradford held off a spirited Plymouth to secure a 2-1 victory in League Two action. Ben Richards-Everton opened the scoring in the 6th minute with an assist from Connor Wood. Despite Plymouth's red card in the 40th minute, they managed to pull one back through R. Hardie in the 87th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Ben Richards-Everton (Bradford) scored in the 6th minute, assisted by Connor Wood
  • • G. Sawyer (Plymouth) was sent off with a red card in the 40th minute
  • • Dylan Connolly (Bradford) netted the second goal in the 45th minute of the first half
  • • R. Hardie (Plymouth) scored a consolation goal in the 87th minute
  • • Plymouth received two red cards in the match

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 6 A. O'Connor (D)
  • 5 B. Richards-Everton (D)
  • 23 C. Wood (D)
  • 21 H. Akpan (M)
  • 2 K. Mellor (D)
  • 8 J. Reeves (M)
  • 19 D. Connolly (M)
  • 10 C. Donaldson (F)
  • 9 L. Novak (F)
  • 14 S. McCartan (M)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Henley
  • 32 D. Mottley-Henry
  • 26 C. Cooke
  • 27 J. Devitt
  • 31 L. McGee
  • 7 H. Pritchard
  • 11 Z. Ismail

Plymouth

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 24 A. Palmer (G)
  • 3 G. Sawyer (D)
  • 8 J. Edwards (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 5 S. Wootton (D)
  • 10 D. Mayor (M)
  • 7 A. Sarcevic (M)
  • 14 T. Bakinson (M)
  • 17 B. Moore (F)
  • 21 C. McFadzean (D)
  • 31 L. Jephcott (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 R. Taylor
  • 18 R. Hardie
  • 11 D. Telford
  • 15 C. Grant
  • 20 A. Randell
  • 1 M. Cooper
  • 32 G. Cooper

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    6' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Ben Richards-Everton · Assist: Connor Wood
  2. Plymouth
    40' Plymouth Card · Red Card
    G. Sawyer
  3. Bradford
    45'+2 Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Dylan Connolly
  4. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Jephcott · On: R. Taylor
  5. Plymouth
    46' Plymouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joe Edwards · On: R. Hardie
  6. Plymouth
    50' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    B. Moore
  7. Plymouth
    71' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sarcevic
  8. Bradford
    74' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Mellor · On: A. Henley
  9. Bradford
    77' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. McCartan · On: D. Mottley-Henry
  10. Plymouth
    80' Plymouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bakinson · On: D. Telford
  11. Bradford
    83' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Akpan · On: C. Cooke
  12. Plymouth
    84' Plymouth Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sarcevic
  13. Plymouth
    84' Plymouth Card · Red Card
    A. Sarcevic
  14. Plymouth
    87' Plymouth Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Hardie · Assist: B. Moore

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Plymouth
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 60% 60%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards 0 2
Total Shots 19 14
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 290 354
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 5
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 173 214
Shots Inside Box 7 11
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 12 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from Ben Richards-Everton gave Bradford a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Plymouth's red card in the 40th minute significantly impacted their defensive capabilities, leading to Bradford's second goal in the first half