Bradford 1-0 Northampton
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 1-0 Northampton in the League One (Round 41) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Stephen Humphrys 14'. Expected goals: 1.77-0.88. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Ibou Touray (8.2).
Match report
Bradford beat Northampton 1-0
Bradford edged Northampton 1-0 at University of Bradford Stadium on Friday 3 April in the League One.
Stephen Humphrys put Bradford ahead on 14' (1-0).
Bradford had 53% of the ball, shots were 18-11 (7-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.77-0.88.
Ibou Touray (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 19,105. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Bradford | Northampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 0.88 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 21 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 269 (68%) | 258 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 18 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 8 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Matthew Pennington, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Jenson Metcalfe, Max Power, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys
Northampton (4-5-1): Lee Burge, Jack Burroughs, Elliott Moore, John Guthrie, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Sam Hoskins, Cameron McGeehan, Terry Taylor, Dean Campbell, Michael Jacobs, Jack Vale
Key events
- 14' · Goal · Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 55' · Yellow card · Jenson Metcalfe (Bradford)
- 61' · Substitution · Tom Eaves for Jack Vale (Northampton)
- 61' · Substitution · Kamarai Simon-Swyer for Sam Hoskins (Northampton)
- 61' · Substitution · Tyrese Fornah for Dean Campbell (Northampton)
- 77' · Yellow card · Elliott Moore (Northampton)
- 81' · Substitution · Ethan Wheatley for Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 82' · Substitution · Lee Evans for Jenson Metcalfe (Bradford)
- 86' · Yellow card · Max Power (Bradford)
- 90' · Yellow card · Matthew Pennington (Bradford)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Kyle McAdam for Michael Jacobs (Northampton)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Max Dyche for Terry Taylor (Northampton)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Joe Wright for Josh Neufville (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2006: Bradford 11, draws 6, Northampton 4.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Northampton?
Bradford won, 1-0 (League One) on Fri, 3 Apr 2026.
When and where is Bradford vs Northampton?
Fri, 3 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Northampton?
In 21 league meetings since 2006: Bradford 11 wins, 6 draws, Northampton 4 wins (goals 25-18).