Bradford City AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Bradford City AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .
- Bradford City AFC 46 games · 77 pts (2025/26)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Mark Pottage
- Referee Matt Foley
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetingsRecent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 03 Nov Portsmouth FC H 0–1 L 27 Oct Gillingham FC A 0–4 L 23 Oct Coventry City FC H 2–4 L 20 Oct Rochdale AFC H 0–2 L 13 Oct Accrington Stanley FC A 1–3 L 06 Oct Sunderland AFC H 1–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 03 Nov Bradford City AFC A 1–0 W 27 Oct Accrington Stanley FC A 1–1 D 23 Oct Burton Albion FC H 2–2 D 20 Oct Fleetwood Town FC H 1–0 W 13 Oct AFC Wimbledon A 2–1 W 06 Oct Gillingham FC H 0–2 L Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history30% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to that hosts another battle between Bradford City AFC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' It’s high time David Hopkin made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Clarke, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 12' Goal! Gareth Evans scores his 18 goal in 362 matches.
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ben Thompson made 362 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 27' It looks surprising Bradford City AFC does not make any changes. Sherwin Seedorf has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 32' Bradford City AFC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 42.
- 47' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Anthony O'Connor suffering a number of foals already.
- 53' The referee calls foul for Ryan McGowan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' Bradford City AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' The supporters are chanting for Jack Payne. He replaces Josh Wright on 65 minute.
- 70' Jamal Lowe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Gareth Evans departs to be replaced by Ben Close.
- 80' The Bradford City AFC manager makes a substitution. Eoin Doyle departs to be replaced by Kai Brunker.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Adam Chicksen on 83.
- 84' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 87' David Wheeler is replacing Ronan Curtis for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 88' Another change for Bradford City AFC made on 88 minute. George Miller leaves to be changed by Sherwin Seedorf.
- With this win, Portsmouth FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
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Bradford City AFC
Starting XI- 21
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George Miller ↓ Sherwin Seedorf 88'
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Josh Wright ↓ Jack Payne 65'
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Eoin Doyle ↓ Kai Brunker 80'
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Bench-
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Jack Payne ↑ 65'
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Kai Brunker ↑ 80'
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Sherwin Seedorf ↑ 88'
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Coach David HopkinPortsmouth FC
Starting XI- 32
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Gareth Evans C ↓ Ben Close 75'
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Ronan Curtis ↓ David Wheeler 87'
Bench-
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David Wheeler ↑ 87'
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Ben Close ↑ 75'
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Coach Kenny Jackett -
Head to Head
Bradford City AFC Form
2018-11-03 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC L 2018-10-27 Gillingham FC 4–0 Bradford City AFC L 2018-10-23 Bradford City AFC 2–4 Coventry City FC L 2018-10-20 Bradford City AFC 0–2 Rochdale AFC L 2018-10-13 Accrington Stanley FC 3–1 Bradford City AFC L 2018-10-06 Bradford City AFC 1–2 Sunderland AFC LPortsmouth FC Form