Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers in the League One. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Competition | League One |
| Date | Thursday, 14 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 20:00 BST |
| Venue | University of Bradford Stadium |
Match Prediction: Bradford City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
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Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 09 May 2026 |  Bolton Wanderers vs  Bradford City |
1 – 0 | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 25 Apr 2026 | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
1 – 1 | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 22 Nov 2025 | Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City |
0 – 0 | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 18 Feb 2017 | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
2 – 2 | The Coral Windows Stadium |
| League One | 24 Sep 2016 | Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City |
0 – 0 | University of Bolton Stadium |
Bradford City come into this with the edge of playing at home, and the recent meetings between these sides have been tight enough to suggest another low-margin contest. The data points to a game where neither side has been giving much away in the head-to-head, with the last three meetings producing a 1-0, 1-1 and 0-0. With no xG data available, the clearest read is that this could again be decided by one moment rather than sustained dominance.
Bradford City’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a compact base and enough bodies around Antoni Sarcevic and George Lapslie to support Kayden Jackson. Bolton Wanderers’ 4-2-3-1 should keep them balanced through midfield, with Mason Burstow as the main reference point up front. Match Prediction: Bradford City 1-0 Bolton Wanderers
Form Guide & Team Overview
Bradford City
Bradford City’s recent league form has been mixed but competitive, with one win, two draws and one defeat in their last four league matches listed. The standout result in that run is the 2-1 win away at Exeter City, while the other games show they have been involved in close scorelines, including 1-1 draws with Bolton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle.
Their most recent result was a 1-0 loss away to Bolton Wanderers, which underlines how tight this fixture has been. Across the supplied results, Bradford City have generally stayed in games, but they have not been scoring heavily.
Bradford City Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 9 May 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City |
1 – 0 | L | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 2 May 2026 |  Exeter City vs Bradford City |
1 – 2 | W | St James Park |
| League One | 25 Apr 2026 | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
1 – 1 | D | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 21 Apr 2026 | Bradford City vs  Plymouth Argyle |
1 – 1 | D | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 18 Apr 2026 |  Barnsley vs Bradford City |
2 – 2 | D | Oakwell Stadium |
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers’ recent league results show a similar pattern of mixed outcomes, with two wins, two draws and one loss in the last five listed. Their strongest result in that sequence was the 5-1 home win over Stevenage, but they have also been involved in higher-scoring games such as the 3-3 draw with Huddersfield Town and the 2-3 loss to Luton Town.
Their latest result was a 1-0 home win over Bradford City, which gives them a positive recent reference point in this matchup. Even so, the broader run suggests they have not been completely secure at the back, with goals conceded in several of the recent fixtures.
Bolton Wanderers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 9 May 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City |
1 – 0 | W | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 2 May 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs  Luton Town |
2 – 3 | L | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 25 Apr 2026 | Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers |
1 – 1 | D | University of Bradford Stadium |
| League One | 18 Apr 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs  Huddersfield Town |
3 – 3 | D | University of Bolton Stadium |
| League One | 14 Apr 2026 | Bolton Wanderers vs  Stevenage |
5 – 1 | W | University of Bolton Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Bradford City
- No injuries have been reported for the current season.
Bolton Wanderers
- Corey Blackett-Taylor (Torn Thigh Muscle)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Bradford City (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Sam Walker (Goalkeeper), Aden Baldwin (Defender), Curtis Tilt (Defender), J. Wright (Defender), Ibou Touray (Midfielder), Jenson Metcalfe (Midfielder), Josh Neufville (Midfielder), M. Power (Midfielder), Antoni Sarcevic (Attacker), George Lapslie (Attacker), Kayden Jackson (Attacker)
Bradford City’s 3-4-2-1 should give them a solid back three and allow Ibou Touray and Josh Neufville to provide width from the wing-back areas. That shape also puts Antoni Sarcevic and George Lapslie close enough to support Kayden Jackson and link play between midfield and attack.
Bolton Wanderers (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Jack Bonham (Goalkeeper), C. Forino (Defender), Eoin Toal (Defender), G. Johnston (Defender), J. Osei-Tutu (Defender), Amario Cozier-Duberry (Midfielder), Ethan Erhahon (Midfielder), Ibrahim Cissoko (Midfielder), Josh Sheehan (Midfielder), Rúben Rodrigues (Midfielder), Mason Burstow (Attacker)
Bolton Wanderers’ 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear structure, with two deeper midfielders helping to protect the defence and release the attacking line. It also leaves Mason Burstow as the focal point, with Amario Cozier-Duberry and the other advanced midfielders able to feed him from behind.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Bradford City | Bolton Wanderers | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford City | Bolton Wanderers | Antoni Sarcevic will need to find space between the lines against C. Forino, because that duel could decide whether Bradford City can turn possession into chances. |
| Bradford City | Bolton Wanderers | Ibou Touray’s work against Amario Cozier-Duberry matters because it affects how much Bolton can progress down that side and get service into advanced areas. |
| Bradford City | Bolton Wanderers | Antoni Sarcevic is key for Bradford City because he is one of the main attacking links in the predicted shape and his decisions around the box can shape their best openings. |
| Bradford City | Bolton Wanderers | Mason Burstow is key for Bolton Wanderers because he is the central attacking outlet in the 4-2-3-1 and the main player Bradford must manage in the final third. |
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