Exeter 1-2 Bradford
Updated
Bradford won: Exeter 1-2 Bradford in the League One (Round 46) on Sat, 2 May 2026 at St James Park, Exeter, Devon. Exeter goals: Josh Magennis 90'+3. Bradford goals: Kayden Jackson 27', Antoni Sarcevic 79'. Expected goals: 0.54-1.49. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: George Lapslie (8).
Match report
Bradford beat Exeter 2-1
Bradford narrowly beat Exeter 2-1 away from home at St James Park on Saturday 2 May in the League One.
Kayden Jackson put Bradford ahead on 27' (0-1), Antoni Sarcevic made it 0-2 on 79' and Josh Magennis pulled one back for Exeter on 90+3' (1-2).
Exeter had 54% of the ball, shots were 11-12 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.54-1.49.
George Lapslie (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 8,015. Referee: Oliver Yates.
Match stats
| Exeter | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.54 | 1.49 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 32 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 231 (66%) | 176 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total shots | 11 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Exeter (4-2-3-1): Jack Bycroft, Liam Oakes, Edward James, Pierce Sweeney, Danny Andrew, Charlie Cummins, Jack McMillan, Ilmari Niskanen, Reece Cole, Carlos Mendes, Jayden Wareham
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Joe Wright, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power, Ibou Touray, George Lapslie, Antoni Sarcevic, Kayden Jackson
Key events
- 15' · Yellow card · Edward James (Exeter)
- 27' · Goal · Kayden Jackson (Bradford)
- 43' · Yellow card · Danny Andrew (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Timur Tuterov for Danny Andrew (Exeter)
- 46' · Substitution · Kevin McDonald for Liam Oakes (Exeter)
- 51' · Yellow card · Max Power (Bradford)
- 60' · Substitution · Ryan Rydel for Carlos Mendes (Exeter)
- 68' · Substitution · Josh Magennis for Charlie Cummins (Exeter)
- 68' · Substitution · Jack Aitchison for Reece Cole (Exeter)
- 73' · Substitution · Nick Powell for Kayden Jackson (Bradford)
- 79' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 83' · Substitution · Matthew Pennington for Josh Neufville (Bradford)
- 86' · Yellow card · Ryan Rydel (Exeter)
- 89' · Substitution · Ciarán Kelly for Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Josh Magennis (Exeter)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1993: Exeter 5, draws 3, Bradford 5.
Questions
Who won Exeter vs Bradford?
Bradford won, 1-2 (League One) on Sat, 2 May 2026.
When and where is Exeter vs Bradford?
Sat, 2 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at St James Park, Exeter, Devon, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Exeter and Bradford?
In 13 league meetings since 1993: Exeter 5 wins, 3 draws, Bradford 5 wins (goals 14-20).