Match report

Salford City Stuns Bradford 2-0 in League Two Clash

Salford City
Salford City
2–0
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Mar 7, 2020

Salford City stunned Bradford with a convincing 2-0 victory in a League Two encounter on Saturday. A. Hunter's brace secured the win for Salford City, who capitalized on Bradford's defensive lapses. Despite a spirited effort, Bradford couldn't find the back of the net, leaving them empty-handed at the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • Salford City defeats Bradford 2-0 in League Two
  • • A. Hunter scores twice for Salford City
  • • D. Gibson provides two assists
  • • D. Gibson receives a yellow card
  • • Multiple substitutions from both Salford City and Bradford

Lineups

Salford City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 K. Letheren (G)
  • 23 N. Pond (D)
  • 5 A. Eastham (D)
  • 3 I. Touray (D)
  • 4 O. Threlkeld (D)
  • 43 D. Gibson (M)
  • 17 R. Towell (M)
  • 45 A. Hunter (M)
  • 11 T. Elliott (F)
  • 49 J. Wilson (F)
  • 28 B. Thomas-Asante (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Rooney
  • 16 J. Baldwin
  • 15 C. Burgess
  • 44 C. Conway
  • 1 C. Neal
  • 26 Bruno Andrade

Bradford

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 6 A. O'Connor (D)
  • 5 B. Richards-Everton (D)
  • 23 C. Wood (D)
  • 27 J. Devitt (F)
  • 2 K. Mellor (D)
  • 8 J. Reeves (M)
  • 19 D. Connolly (M)
  • 26 C. Cooke (M)
  • 32 D. Mottley-Henry (M)
  • 9 L. Novak (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. Middleton
  • 7 H. Pritchard
  • 10 C. Donaldson
  • 14 S. McCartan
  • 22 A. Henley
  • 21 H. Akpan
  • 31 L. McGee

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    10' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hunter · Assist: D. Gibson
  2. Salford City
    45'+2 Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Elliott · On: A. Rooney
  3. Bradford
    46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mottley-Henry · On: G. Middleton
  4. Salford City
    47' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hunter · Assist: D. Gibson
  5. Salford City
    52' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    D. Gibson
  6. Bradford
    56' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Devitt · On: H. Pritchard
  7. Salford City
    69' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Wilson · On: J. Baldwin
  8. Bradford
    74' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Mellor · On: C. Donaldson
  9. Salford City
    80' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Thomas-Asante · On: Cameron Burgess

Match Stats

Stat Salford City Bradford
Fouls 9 9
Pass Accuracy 61% 63%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 11
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 393 453
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 241 286
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 7 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salford City took the lead through A. Hunter's goal in the 10th minute, which set the tone for the game
  • ▸ Hunter's second goal in the 47th minute solidified Salford City's control over the match, demoralizing Bradford's efforts