Bradford 2-1 Chesterfield
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 2-1 Chesterfield in the League Two (Round 23) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Bobby Pointon 42', Antoni Sarcevic 52'. Chesterfield goals: Armando Dobra 35'. Expected goals: 1.81-1.14. Possession: 33-67. Player of the match: Antoni Sarcevic (8.3).
Match report
Bradford beat Chesterfield 2-1
Bradford came from behind to beat Chesterfield 2-1 at University of Bradford Stadium on Sunday 29 December in the League Two.
Armando Dobra put Chesterfield ahead on 35' (0-1), Bobby Pointon levelled for Bradford on 42' (1-1) and Antoni Sarcevic restored Bradford's lead on 52' (2-1).
Bradford had 33% of the ball, shots were 7-12 (2-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.81-1.14.
Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 18,730. Referee: Adam Herczeg.
Match stats
| Bradford | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 33 | 67 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.81 | 1.14 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 28 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 162 (65%) | 389 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 7 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 9 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-5-2): Sam Walker, Bradley Halliday, Neill Byrne, Ciaran Kelly, Jay Benn, Aden Baldwin, Richard Smallwood, Alexander Pattison, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Andy Cook, Antoni Sarcevic
Chesterfield (4-1-4-1): Max Anthony Thompson, Ryheem Sheckleford, Tom Naylor, Jamie Grimes, Harvey Araujo, Oliver Banks, Dilan Markanday, Bailey Hobson, Armando Dobra, Liam Mandeville, Kane Drummond
Key events
- 22' · Yellow card · Kane Drummond (Chesterfield)
- 23' · Yellow card · Aden Baldwin (Bradford)
- 24' · Yellow card · Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 31' · Yellow card · Jay Benn (Bradford)
- 32' · Substitution · Bobby Pointon for Jay Benn (Bradford)
- 35' · Goal · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
- 42' · Goal · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 52' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 73' · Substitution · Darren Oldaker for Kane Drummond (Chesterfield)
- 73' · Substitution · Branden Horton for Harvey Araujo (Chesterfield)
- 75' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 75' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Tyreik Samuel Wright (Bradford)
- 82' · Yellow card · Clarke Oduor (Bradford)
- 90' · Substitution · Jack Shepherd for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 90' · Yellow card · Armando Dobra (Chesterfield)
All-time head-to-head
26 league meetings since 1995: Bradford 13, draws 7, Chesterfield 6.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Chesterfield?
Bradford won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Bradford vs Chesterfield?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 15:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Chesterfield?
In 26 league meetings since 1995: Bradford 13 wins, 7 draws, Chesterfield 6 wins (goals 35-24).