Blackpool 1-2 Bradford
Updated
Bradford won: Blackpool 1-2 Bradford in the League One (Round 25) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026 at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire. Blackpool goals: Ashley Fletcher 56'. Bradford goals: Aden Baldwin 25', Will Swan 67'. Expected goals: 1.18-0.57. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Ashley Fletcher (8.1).
Match report
Bradford beat Blackpool 2-1
Bradford narrowly beat Blackpool 2-1 away from home at Bloomfield Road on Sunday 4 January in the League One.
Aden Baldwin put Bradford ahead on 25' (0-1), Ashley Fletcher levelled for Blackpool on 56' (1-1) and Will Swan restored Bradford's lead on 67' (1-2).
Blackpool had 56% of the ball, shots were 7-8 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.18-0.57. Blackpool created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 10,894. Referee: Simon Mather.
Match stats
| Blackpool | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.18 | 0.57 |
| Total shots | 7 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 21 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 251 (67%) | 171 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 6 |
| Total shots | 7 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 4 |
Lineups
Blackpool (3-1-4-2): Bailey Peacock-Farrell, Andy Lyons, Oliver Casey, Zac Ashworth, Albie Morgan, Daniel Imray, Josh Bowler, George Honeyman, Scott Banks, Tom Bloxham, Ashley Fletcher
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Ibou Touray, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Calum Kavanagh, Will Swan
Key events
- 25' · Goal · Aden Baldwin (Bradford)
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Will Swan (Bradford)
- 56' · Goal · Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)
- 62' · Substitution · Louie Sibley for Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
- 66' · Substitution · CJ Hamilton for Scott Banks (Blackpool)
- 66' · Substitution · Jordan Brown for Josh Bowler (Blackpool)
- 67' · Goal · Will Swan (Bradford)
- 71' · Substitution · Tommy Leigh for Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 77' · Substitution · Stephen Humphrys for Will Swan (Bradford)
- 90'+1 · Yellow card · Tommy Leigh (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 1993: Blackpool 10, draws 0, Bradford 10.
Questions
Who won Blackpool vs Bradford?
Bradford won, 1-2 (League One) on Sun, 4 Jan 2026.
When and where is Blackpool vs Bradford?
Sun, 4 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackpool and Bradford?
In 20 league meetings since 1993: Blackpool 10 wins, 0 draws, Bradford 10 wins (goals 35-24).