Reading vs Bradford City: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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03 Oct,16:00
1 - 1
Full Time
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Reading vs Bradford City Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half0 - 1
4
J. Beesley
scored for Bradford City
12
A. Rinomhota
was cautioned
18
H. Roberts
was cautioned
35
I. Touray
was cautioned
39
A. Baldwin
was cautioned
2nd Half1 - 1
66
U. Godwin-Malife
scored for Reading
71
B. Pointon
was cautioned

The upcoming meeting between Reading and Bradford takes place at Madejski on 03 October 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the England League One. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.

Reading prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Bradford operate with a flexible back three.

Recent Form

Reading

D D W L W

Bradford

D W W W L

Reading have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

Also, Bradford are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.

Recent Form Home/Away

Reading (Home)

D W W W L

Bradford (Away)

D W W L W
Reading show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

Bradford's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Reading

- - + - -

Bradford

- + + + -

Reading are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

In contrast, Bradford have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. They look fairly disciplined in defence.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Reading (Home)

- + - + -

Bradford (Away)

- + + - +
Reading show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.

There is little difference in Bradford's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Reading

- + - + +

Bradford

- - - - +

Reading's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

In contrast, Bradford have been involved in low-scoring games recently. Breaking down games has been a challenge.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Reading (Home)

- - + + +

Bradford (Away)

- - - - -
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Reading.

Bradford's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.

Scoring Consistency

Reading

+ + + + +

Bradford

+ + + + +

Reading show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Likewise, Bradford have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Reading (Home)

+ + + + +

Bradford (Away)

+ + + - +
Reading's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

Bradford's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.

Match Information
Referee: Paul Howard
Venue: Madejski

Reading vs Bradford City Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

0.71
xG
0.88
56
Ball Posession (%)
44
1
Big Chances
1
9
Shots
12
3
Shots on Goal
3
4
Shots Blocked
6
9
Shots inside Box
10
2
Shots outside Box
4
0
Hit Woodwork
0
10
Fouls
21
9
Corner Kicks
5
25
Throw Ins
25
1
Saves
2
22
Free Kicks
8
3
Offsides
5
402
Passes Total
301
307
Passes Completed
213
123
Passes in the final 3rd Total
122
86
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
75
30
Touches in the Opposition Box
23
8
Tackles Total
18
2
Tackles Completed
15
39
Clearances
35
40
Crosses Total
31
9
Crosses Completed
7
8
Interceptions
8

Reading vs Bradford City Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
1
J. Pereira
1
C. Dawson
5
H. Roberts
16
G. Pratt
16
B. Ward
15
A. Baldwin
15
P. O'Connor
28
M. Pennington
2
U. Godwin-Malife
3
I. Touray
4
A. Rinomhota
6
C. Connolly
10
L. Wing
10
A. Sarcevic
32
P. Lane
19
K. Jackson
28
J. Stokes
23
B. Pointon
19
K. Lisbie
8
A. Phillips
18
J. Brown
9
J. Beesley

Reading vs Bradford City H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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