Bradford 2-0 Reading
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 2-0 Reading in the League One (Round 20) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Antoni Sarcevic 56', Bobby Pointon 84'. Expected goals: 1.22-0.83. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Sam Walker (8.2).
Match report
Bradford beat Reading 2-0
Bradford beat Reading 2-0 at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 13 December in the League One.
Antoni Sarcevic put Bradford ahead on 56' (1-0) and Bobby Pointon made it 2-0 on 84'.
Bradford had 45% of the ball, shots were 11-8 (4-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.22-0.83.
Sam Walker (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 19,123. Referee: Paul Howard.
Match stats
| Bradford | Reading | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.22 | 0.83 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 18 | 19 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 223 (69%) | 304 (73%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 11 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Joe Wright, Aden Baldwin, Ciaran Kelly, Bradley Halliday, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Ibou Touray, Antoni Sarcevic, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Stephen Humphrys
Reading (3-4-2-1): Joel Pereira, Paudie O'Connor, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Kelvin Abrefa, Charlie Savage, Lewis Wing, Randell Williams, Kamari Doyle, Daniel Kyerewaa, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan
Key events
- 41' · Yellow card · Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 47' · Yellow card · Paudie O'Connor (Reading)
- 56' · Goal · Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 62' · Substitution · Andy Yiadom for Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)
- 63' · Substitution · Jack Marriott for Kamari Doyle (Reading)
- 73' · Substitution · Bobby Pointon for Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)
- 78' · Substitution · Liam Fraser for Charlie Savage (Reading)
- 79' · Substitution · Andre Garcia for Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)
- 79' · Substitution · Will Swan for Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 84' · Goal · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 86' · Yellow card · Bradley Halliday (Bradford)
- 88' · Substitution · Mamadi Camara for Randell Williams (Reading)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Kelvin Abrefa (Reading)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1993: Bradford 4, draws 5, Reading 4.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs Reading?
Bradford won, 2-0 (League One) on Sat, 13 Dec 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs Reading?
Sat, 13 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 Reading?
In 13 league meetings since 1993: Bradford 4 wins, 5 draws, Reading 4 wins (goals 18-14).