Bradford 3-0 Cheltenham
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 3-0 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 35) on Tue, 4 Mar 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: George Lapslie 31', George Lapslie 53', Michael Mellon 60'. Expected goals: 2.47-0.26. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: George Lapslie (9.2).
Match report
Bradford rout Cheltenham 3-0
Bradford swept aside Cheltenham 3-0 at University of Bradford Stadium on Tuesday 4 March in the League Two.
George Lapslie put Bradford ahead on 31' (1-0), added another on 53' (2-0) and Michael Mellon made it 3-0 on 60'.
Bradford had 44% of the ball, shots were 25-7 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.47-0.26. Bradford were the better side on chances, too.
George Lapslie (Bradford City) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 15,229. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Bradford | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.47 | 0.26 |
| Total shots | 25 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 16 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 199 (62%) | 260 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 6 |
| Total shots | 25 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 4 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Aden Baldwin, Neill Byrne, Jack Shepherd, Bradley Halliday, Richard Smallwood, Brandon Khela, Omotayo Adaramola, George Lapslie, Jamie Walker, Michael Mellon
Cheltenham (4-4-2): Joe Day, Darragh Power, Ibrahim Bakare, Tom Bradbury, Valintino Adedokun, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Luke Young, Ethon Archer, Ethan Williams, Ashley Hay, Matt Taylor
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Matt Taylor (Cheltenham)
- 31' · Goal · George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Jordan Thomas for Valintino Adedokun (Cheltenham)
- 53' · Goal · George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 60' · Goal · Michael Mellon (Bradford)
- 62' · Substitution · George Miller for Matt Taylor (Cheltenham)
- 62' · Substitution · Timothee Dieng for Ethan Williams (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Liam Kinsella for Luke Young (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Liam Dulson for Ashley Hay (Cheltenham)
- 68' · Substitution · Tommy Leigh for George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 68' · Substitution · Calum Kavanagh for Michael Mellon (Bradford)
- 76' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Jamie Walker (Bradford)
- 77' · Substitution · Paul Huntington for Omotayo Adaramola (Bradford)
- 80' · Yellow card · Jordan Thomas (Cheltenham)
- 84' · Yellow card · Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 88' · Yellow card · Liam Dulson (Cheltenham)
- 88' · Yellow card · Jack Shepherd (Bradford)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Paul Huntington (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
16 league meetings since 2006: Bradford 6, draws 5, Cheltenham 5.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Cheltenham?
Bradford won, 3-0 (League Two) on Tue, 4 Mar 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Cheltenham?
Tue, 4 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Cheltenham?
In 16 league meetings since 2006: Bradford 6 wins, 5 draws, Cheltenham 5 wins (goals 27-25).