Bradford 3-1 Grimsby
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 3-1 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 25) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Lewis Richards 45'+1, Richard Smallwood 48' (pen), Alexander Pattison 69'. Grimsby goals: Cameron McJannet 51'. Expected goals: 2.54-0.42. Possession: 57-43. Player of the match: Richard Smallwood (8.4).
Match report
Bradford beat Grimsby 3-1
Bradford saw off Grimsby 3-1 at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 4 January in the League Two.
Lewis Richards put Bradford ahead on 45+1' (1-0), Richard Smallwood made it 2-0 from the penalty spot on 48', Cameron McJannet pulled one back for Grimsby on 51' (2-1) and Alexander Pattison made it 3-1 on 69'.
Bradford had 57% of the ball, shots were 19-7 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.54-0.42. Bradford were the better side on chances, too.
Richard Smallwood (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 18,011. Referee: Elliot Bell.
Match stats
| Bradford | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 57 | 43 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.54 | 0.42 |
| Total shots | 19 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 15 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 309 (75%) | 215 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 19 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 4 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Aden Baldwin, Jack Shepherd, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Lewis Richards, Alexander Pattison, Richard Smallwood, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Calum Kavanagh
Grimsby (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Tyrell Warren, Harvey Rodgers, Cameron McJannet, Denver Hume, George McEachran, Evan Khouri, Luca Barrington, Jordan Davies, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Danny Rose
Key events
- 39' · Yellow card · Aden Baldwin (Bradford)
- 45'+1 · Goal · Lewis Richards (Bradford)
- 48' · Goal · Richard Smallwood (Bradford)
- 51' · Goal · Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 53' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 55' · Yellow card · Tyrell Warren (Grimsby)
- 59' · Yellow card · Richard Smallwood (Bradford)
- 61' · Substitution · Lewis Cass for Tyrell Warren (Grimsby)
- 66' · Substitution · Callum Ainley for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 66' · Substitution · Jayden Luker for Luca Barrington (Grimsby)
- 69' · Goal · Alexander Pattison (Bradford)
- 81' · Substitution · Donovan Wilson for Jason Dadi Svanthorsson (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · Rekeil Pyke for Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 89' · Substitution · Vadaine Oliver for Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 89' · Substitution · George Lapslie for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1996: Bradford 12, draws 9, Grimsby 3.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Grimsby?
Bradford won, 3-1 (League Two) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Grimsby?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 13:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Grimsby?
In 24 league meetings since 1996: Bradford 12 wins, 9 draws, Grimsby 3 wins (goals 38-23).