Match report

Bradford Secure Narrow Win Over Carlisle in League Two

Bradford
Bradford
1–0
FT
Carlisle
Carlisle
May 14, 2023

Bradford secured a crucial win against Carlisle in the League Two fixture with a solitary goal from J. Walker early in the game. Despite having two players booked, Carlisle's efforts were not enough to break Bradford’s defense and secure an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Bradford defeated Carlisle 1–0 in League Two match on May 14th.
  • • J. Walker scored the winning goal for Bradford at the 18th minute, assisted by S. Banks.
  • • Carlisle had two players booked: Corey Whelan (8') and Joe Garner (32').
  • • Both teams made several substitutions throughout the game.

Lineups

Bradford

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 H. Lewis (G)
  • 2 B. Halliday (D)
  • 36 S. Stubbs (D)
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh (D)
  • 11 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 40 A. Clayton (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 10 J. Walker (M)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)
  • 12 S. Banks (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 E. Osadebe
  • 23 M. Derbyshire
  • 5 M. Platt
  • 34 T. Nevers
  • 13 C. Doyle
  • 26 D. Pereira
  • 16 R. East

Carlisle

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Holý (G)
  • 26 B. Barclay (D)
  • 6 P. Huntington (D)
  • 17 C. Whelan (D)
  • 2 J. Senior (M)
  • 8 C. Guy (M)
  • 4 O. Moxon (M)
  • 3 J. Armer (M)
  • 35 A. McCalmont (F)
  • 10 O. Patrick (F)
  • 41 J. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 K. Dennis
  • 9 R. Edmondson
  • 15 T. Charters
  • 7 J. Gibson
  • 33 J. Robinson
  • 30 M. Kelly
  • 29 J. Harris

Timeline

  1. Carlisle
    8' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Corey Whelan

    Foul

  2. Bradford
    18' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Walker · Assist: S. Banks
  3. Carlisle
    32' Carlisle Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Garner

    Foul

  4. Carlisle
    58' Carlisle subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Patrick · On: K. Dennis
  5. Carlisle
    58' Carlisle subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joe Garner · On: R. Edmondson
  6. Bradford
    65' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Walker · On: E. Osadebe
  7. Carlisle
    69' Carlisle subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Anthony Guy · On: T. Charters
  8. Carlisle
    85' Carlisle subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Joel Senior · On: J. Gibson
  9. Bradford
    88' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adam Clayton · On: M. Derbyshire
  10. Bradford
    88' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Banks · On: Matthew Platt

Match Stats

Stat Bradford Carlisle
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 61% 64%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 360 373
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 50% 50%
Accurate Passes 218 239
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bradford took an early lead when J. Walker scored in the 18th minute, providing a crucial boost for Bradford's morale.
  • ▸ Carlisle faced challenges with two yellow cards within the first half-hour, disrupting their game flow.