Bradford 4-1 Colchester
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 4-1 Colchester in the League Two (Round 38) on Sat, 22 Mar 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Calum Kavanagh 31', George Lapslie 41', Calum Kavanagh 70', George Lapslie 78'. Colchester goals: Harry Anderson 36'. Expected goals: 2.90-1.53. Possession: 55-45. Player of the match: George Lapslie (9).
Match report
Bradford rout Colchester 4-1
Bradford swept aside Colchester 4-1 at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 22 March in the League Two.
Calum Kavanagh put Bradford ahead on 31' (1-0), Harry Anderson levelled for Colchester on 36' (1-1), George Lapslie restored Bradford's lead on 41' (2-1), Calum Kavanagh made it 3-1 on 70' and George Lapslie made it 4-1 on 78'.
Bradford had 55% of the ball, shots were 21-10 (7-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.90-1.53. Bradford were the better side on chances, too.
George Lapslie (Bradford City) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 23,381. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Bradford | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 55 | 45 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.90 | 1.53 |
| Total shots | 21 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 49 | 14 |
| Big chances | 6 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 324 (74%) | 278 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 21 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 7 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Aden Baldwin, Neill Byrne, Romoney Crichlow-Noble, Bradley Halliday, Brandon Khela, Richard Smallwood, Omotayo Adaramola, George Lapslie, Calum Kavanagh, Tyreik Samuel Wright
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Mandela Egbo, Fiacre Kelleher, Tom Flanagan, Rob Hunt, Harry Anderson, Arthur Read, Jack Payne, Ellis Iandolo, Owura Edwards, Lyle Taylor
Key events
- 31' · Goal · Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 36' · Goal · Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 41' · Goal · George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 65' · Substitution · Tyreece Simpson for Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 65' · Substitution · John-Kymani Gordon for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 70' · Goal · Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 73' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for Lyle Taylor (Colchester)
- 73' · Substitution · Ciaran Kelly for Tyreik Samuel Wright (Bradford)
- 73' · Substitution · Bobby Pointon for Romoney Crichlow-Noble (Bradford)
- 78' · Goal · George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 82' · Substitution · Oscar Thorn for Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 83' · Substitution · Paul Huntington for Neill Byrne (Bradford)
- 83' · Substitution · Alexander Pattison for Omotayo Adaramola (Bradford)
- 83' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2004: Bradford 5, draws 11, Colchester 5.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Colchester?
Bradford won, 4-1 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Mar 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Colchester?
Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Colchester?
In 21 league meetings since 2004: Bradford 5 wins, 11 draws, Colchester 5 wins (goals 22-22).