Bradford 2-1 Wigan
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 2-1 Wigan in the League One (Round 22) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Stephen Humphrys 45', Joe Wright 90'. Wigan goals: Callum Wright 63'. Sent off: Jensen Weir (70'), Matthew Smith (86'). Expected goals: 0.85-1.10. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Joe Wright (8.6).
Match report
Bradford beat Wigan 2-1
Bradford edged Wigan 2-1 at University of Bradford Stadium on Friday 26 December in the League One.
Stephen Humphrys put Bradford ahead on 45' (1-0), Callum Wright levelled for Wigan on 63' (1-1) and Joe Wright restored Bradford's lead on 90' (2-1).
Joe Wright's 90' strike proved decisive.
Jensen Weir (Wigan) was sent off on 70' and Matthew Smith (Wigan) was sent off on 86'.
Bradford had 66% of the ball, shots were 14-5 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.85-1.10.
Joe Wright (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 22,698. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Bradford | Wigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.85 | 1.10 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 10 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 324 (72%) | 119 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Joe Wright, Aden Baldwin, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Stephen Humphrys
Wigan (3-1-4-2): Sam Tickle, Will Aimson, James Carragher, Morgan Fox, Matthew Smith, Fraser Murray, Jensen Weir, Callum Wright, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Harrison Bettoni, Christian Saydee
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 45' · Goal · Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 46' · Substitution · Tyreik Samuel Wright for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 46' · Yellow card · Jenson Metcalfe (Bradford)
- 54' · Yellow card · Will Aimson (Wigan)
- 63' · Goal · Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 66' · Yellow card · Max Power (Bradford)
- 70' · Red card · Jensen Weir (Wigan)
- 72' · Substitution · Tyrese Francois for Harrison Bettoni (Wigan)
- 76' · Substitution · Dara Costelloe for Christian Saydee (Wigan)
- 78' · Substitution · Josh Neufville for Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 78' · Substitution · Will Swan for Ciaran Kelly (Bradford)
- 86' · Red card · Matthew Smith (Wigan)
- 90' · Goal · Joe Wright (Bradford)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Maleace Asamoah for Callum Wright (Wigan)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Curtis Tilt for Ibou Touray (Bradford)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 2003: Bradford 2, draws 2, Wigan 4.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Wigan?
Bradford won, 2-1 (League One) on Fri, 26 Dec 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Wigan?
Fri, 26 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Wigan?
In 8 league meetings since 2003: Bradford 2 wins, 2 draws, Wigan 4 wins (goals 5-8).