Match report
Bradford and Scunthorpe Battle to 0-0 Draw in League Two
Bradford
0–0
FT
Scunthorpe
May 1, 2021
In a closely contested encounter, Bradford and Scunthorpe played out a goalless draw in their League Two match. Despite numerous attempts, neither side managed to find the back of the net, leading to a stalemate that saw both teams leave the pitch disappointed but satisfied with a point.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Bradford 0-0 Scunthorpe
- • Substitutions for Bradford: F. Cousin-Dawson, Gareth Evans, L. Novak
- • Substitutions for Scunthorpe: Devarn Green, J. Karacan, K. van Veen
- • Competition: League Two
Lineups
Bradford
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 S. Hornby (G)
- 6 A. O'Connor (D)
- 4 P. O'Connor (D)
- 23 C. Wood (D)
- 24 F. Cousin-Dawson (D)
- 17 G. Evans (M)
- 8 C. Cooke (M)
- 22 L. Sutton (M)
- 15 C. Vernam (M)
- 18 E. Watt (M)
- 9 L. Novak (F)
Substitutes
- 29 A. Cook
- 26 K. Scales
- 10 C. Donaldson
- 1 R. O'Donnell
- 16 B. Clarke
- 12 J. Stevens
- 14 M. Foulds
Scunthorpe
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 33 M. Howard (G)
- 3 G. Taft (D)
- 6 E. Onariase (D)
- 38 M. O'Malley (D)
- 25 J. Rowe (D)
- 23 J. Karacan (M)
- 8 A. Gilliead (M)
- 20 L. Spence (M)
- 10 K. van Veen (F)
- 14 D. Green (M)
- 22 A. Beestin (F)
Substitutes
- 11 Abobaker Eisa
- 9 R. Loft
- 15 M. Hippolyte
- 1 R. Watson
- 4 J. Bedeau
- 32 T. Howe
- 30 T. Pugh
Timeline
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59' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Cousin-Dawson · On: A. Cook
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71' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: Gareth Evans · On: K. Scales
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72' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Novak · On: C. Donaldson
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77' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1Off: Devarn Green · On: Abobaker Eisa
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78' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Karacan · On: R. Loft
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86' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 3Off: K. van Veen · On: M. Hippolyte
Match Stats
| Stat | Bradford | Scunthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 48% |
| Offsides | 4 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 522 | 297 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 5 |
| Possession | 64% | 36% |
| Accurate Passes | 403 | 144 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 6 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Both teams introduced substitutions in the second half, hoping to inject some much-needed energy and creativity into their play, but neither was able to capitalize.
- ▸ The match was characterized by strong defensive play from both sides, with Bradford and Scunthorpe's goalkeepers making crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.