What do Chelsea FC & Bradford City have in common?

Chelsea FC and Bradford City share a unique football history: both joined the Football League in 1905-06 and 1903-04 without ever playing a prior match. Learn.

By Paul Yarden · 1 min read

30th July 2021

Both Chelsea FC (1905-06) and Bradford City (1903-04) joined the Football League without ever having previously played a football match before.

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About the author: Paul Yarden

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking…

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