Match report

Bradford Defeats Barrow 2–1 in League Two Clash

Barrow
Barrow
1–2
FT
Bradford
Bradford
Apr 23, 2024

Bradford emerged victorious in their League Two clash against Barrow on April 23rd, securing a crucial win by a score of 2-1. The match saw early fireworks with Bobby Pointon scoring for Bradford in the 29th minute, quickly followed by yellow cards for Barrow's C. Stockton and Bradford's Bobby Pointon and D. Oyegoke shortly after. Despite conceding an equalizer through K. Spence just before halftime, Bradford managed to clinch victory with a late goal from Tyler Smith in the 90th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Bobby Pointon scored Bradford's first goal in the 29th minute.
  • • K. Spence equalized for Barrow in the 59th minute.
  • • Tyler Smith sealed Bradford's victory with a late goal in the 90th minute.
  • • Barrow received three yellow cards, while Bradford had two players cautioned.

Lineups

Barrow

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Farman (G)
  • 24 R. Feely (D)
  • 17 J. Chester (D)
  • 6 N. Canavan (D)
  • 18 L. Stephenson (M)
  • 8 K. Spence (M)
  • 4 D. Campbell (M)
  • 15 R. Gotts (M)
  • 11 E. Newby (M)
  • 20 E. Acquah (F)
  • 23 C. Stockton (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Worrall
  • 34 B. Whitfield
  • 9 J. Proctor
  • 19 D. Telford
  • 12 J. Lillis
  • 16 S. Foley

Bradford

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Walker (G)
  • 22 D. Oyegoke (D)
  • 5 M. Platt (D)
  • 18 C. Kelly (D)
  • 2 B. Halliday (M)
  • 11 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 6 R. Smallwood (M)
  • 36 T. Wright (M)
  • 23 B. Pointon (F)
  • 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
  • 9 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Oduor
  • 20 H. Chapman
  • 14 T. Smith
  • 31 J. Tomkinson
  • 32 L. Richards
  • 3 L. Ridehalgh
  • 13 C. Doyle

Timeline

  1. Bradford
    29' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Pointon
  2. Barrow
    32' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    C. Stockton

    Foul

  3. Bradford
    50' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    Bobby Pointon

    Foul

  4. Bradford
    54' Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    D. Oyegoke

    Foul

  5. Barrow
    59' Barrow Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Spence
  6. Barrow
    66' Barrow Card · Yellow Card
    L. Stephenson

    Foul

  7. Barrow
    76' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Stephenson · On: D. Worrall
  8. Barrow
    76' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Campbell · On: B. Whitfield
  9. Barrow
    76' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Stockton · On: J. Proctor
  10. Bradford
    77' Bradford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gilliead · On: C. Oduor
  11. Barrow
    82' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Acquah · On: D. Telford
  12. Bradford
    82' Bradford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: H. Chapman
  13. Bradford
    83' Bradford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bobby Pointon · On: Tyler Smith
  14. Bradford
    90'+3 Bradford Card · Yellow Card
    H. Chapman

    Foul

  15. Bradford
    90'+4 Bradford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Chapman · On: Jonathan Tomkinson
  16. Bradford
    90'+4 Bradford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Tyler Smith · On: L. Richards
  17. Bradford
    90' Bradford Goal · Normal Goal
    Tyler Smith · Assist: A. Cook

Match Stats

Stat Barrow Bradford
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 61% 68%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 9
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 333 459
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 203 313
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bobby Pointon's early goal set the tone for Bradford’s dominance and put pressure on Barrow to respond.
  • ▸ Tyler Smith's late strike in the 90th minute solidified Bradford's lead, ensuring they held onto their advantage amidst a high-pressure environment.