Bradford 3-2 AFC Wimbledon
Updated
Bradford won: Bradford 3-2 AFC Wimbledon in the League One (Round 6) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Bradford goals: Joe Wright 33', Bobby Pointon 61', Will Swan 83'. AFC Wimbledon goals: Marcus Browne 26', Mathew Stevens 53'. Expected goals: 2.85-1.18. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Joe Wright (8.5).
Match report
Bradford beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2
Bradford came from behind to beat AFC Wimbledon 3-2 at University of Bradford Stadium on Saturday 30 August in the League One.
Marcus Browne put AFC Wimbledon ahead on 26' (0-1), Joe Wright levelled for Bradford on 33' (1-1), Mathew Stevens restored AFC Wimbledon's lead on 53' (1-2), Bobby Pointon levelled for Bradford on 61' (2-2) and Will Swan restored Bradford's lead on 83' (3-2).
Bradford had 45% of the ball, shots were 16-13 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.85-1.18. Bradford were the better side on chances, too.
Joe Wright (Bradford City) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 19,076. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Bradford | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.85 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 17 |
| Big chances | 4 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 199 (60%) | 264 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 16 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Bradford (3-4-2-1): Sam Walker, Aden Baldwin, Joe Wright, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Tommy Leigh, Max Power, Ibou Touray, George Lapslie, Stephen Humphrys, Bobby Pointon
AFC Wimbledon (5-4-1): Nathan Bishop, Isaac Ogundere, Ryan Johnson, Joe Lewis, Nathan Asiimwe, Steve Seddon, Marcus Browne, Jake Reeves, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Mathew Stevens
Key events
- 26' · Goal · Marcus Browne (AFC Wimbledon)
- 33' · Goal · Joe Wright (Bradford)
- 53' · Goal · Mathew Stevens (AFC Wimbledon)
- 61' · Goal · Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 63' · Substitution · Antoni Sarcevic for George Lapslie (Bradford)
- 63' · Substitution · Nick Powell for Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
- 63' · Substitution · Will Swan for Stephen Humphrys (Bradford)
- 73' · Substitution · Ciaran Kelly for Curtis Tilt (Bradford)
- 76' · Substitution · Omar Bugiel for Mathew Stevens (AFC Wimbledon)
- 76' · Substitution · Antwoine Hackford for Marcus Browne (AFC Wimbledon)
- 78' · Yellow card · Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon)
- 83' · Goal · Will Swan (Bradford)
- 86' · Substitution · Aron Sasu for Steve Seddon (AFC Wimbledon)
- 86' · Substitution · Riley Harbottle for Joe Lewis (AFC Wimbledon)
- 87' · Substitution · Callum Maycock for Jake Reeves (AFC Wimbledon)
All-time head-to-head
8 league meetings since 1999: Bradford 2, draws 2, AFC Wimbledon 4.
Questions
Who won Bradford vs AFC Wimbledon?
Bradford won, 3-2 (League One) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025.
When and where is Bradford vs AFC Wimbledon?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, League One.
What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and AFC Wimbledon?
In 8 league meetings since 1999: Bradford 2 wins, 2 draws, AFC Wimbledon 4 wins (goals 18-19).