Bradford City climbed to 15th place in the League One standings after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town on Saturday afternoon at the University of Bolton Stadium. The Bantams moved up two places following their first away win in four matches, with goals from Andy Cook and Martin Smith securing the crucial three points. The result leaves Bradford City on 44 points, just three points behind 12th-placed Peterborough United, with 11 games remaining in the season. Shrewsbury Town, meanwhile, remain in 18th place, two points above the relegation zone. The victory was Bradford City’s sixth in their last ten matches, demonstrating their consistent form in the second half of the campaign.
Bradford City Secures 15th Spot in League One After Hard-Fought Win
Bradford City has climbed to 15th place in the League One standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. The win lifts the Bantams out of the relegation zone, with their points tally now standing at 45.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Charlie Wyke slotted home the winning goal. This victory is Bradford City’s third consecutive win, a streak not seen since October. Manager Mark Hughes praised his team’s resilience, stating, “The players showed great character today. We’re moving in the right direction.”
Wycombe Wanderers, now 19th, remain in the drop zone with 38 points. Manager Gareth Ainsworth acknowledged Bradford’s superior performance, saying, “Bradford were the better team today. We need to improve quickly.”
The win also sees Bradford City level on points with Peterborough United and Lincoln City, who occupy 13th and 14th spots respectively. The Bantams will look to build on this momentum when they face MK Dons next Saturday.
The victory was Bradford City’s sixth home win of the season, with Wyke’s goal his 12th of the campaign. The striker’s form has been crucial to the team’s recent upturn in results.
Saturday's Victory Propels Bradford City Up League One Standings
Bradford City climbed to 15th in the League One standings after a crucial 2-1 victory over Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. The win lifted Bradford out of the relegation zone, with the team now boasting 45 points from 34 matches.
The Bantams have been in impressive form recently, with this victory marking their third consecutive win. Manager Mark Hughes attributed the success to his team’s resilience and determination. “The players have shown great character in recent weeks,” Hughes said after the match. “They’ve responded well to the challenges we’ve faced.”
Bradford’s rise in the standings comes as a relief to fans, who have watched the team fluctuate between safety and danger throughout the season. The club now sits just six points behind 10th-placed Peterborough United, with 11 matches remaining in the campaign.
Key to Bradford’s recent success has been their improved defensive record. The team has conceded just three goals in their last five matches, a stark improvement from their earlier struggles. Goalkeeper Richard O’Donnell praised his defenders for their recent performances. “The back four have been outstanding,” O’Donnell stated. “They’ve worked incredibly hard to keep clean sheets.”
With several challenging fixtures ahead, Bradford will need to maintain their current form to secure their League One status. The team’s next match is away to Oxford United on Tuesday, 2 April.
Bradford City Climbs to 15th in League One Following Saturday Triumph
Bradford City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Northampton Town on Saturday, propelling them to 15th place in the League One standings. The win marks a significant improvement for the Bantams, who have been steadily climbing the table in recent weeks.
The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when Bradford City’s top scorer, Andy Cook, scored the winning goal. Cook’s header from a corner kick broke the deadlock, putting Bradford ahead after Northampton had equalised earlier in the second half.
Bradford City manager Mark Hughes praised his team’s resilience and determination. “We showed great character today,” Hughes said post-match. “We didn’t let our heads drop after conceding, and we worked hard to get the win.”
The victory moves Bradford City level on points with 16th-placed Burton Albion, but ahead on goal difference. With 11 games remaining in the season, the Bantams are now firmly in mid-table, a stark contrast to their relegation battle last season.
Northampton Town, meanwhile, remain in 19th place, just two points above the relegation zone. Their manager, Jon Brady, acknowledged his team’s struggles but remained optimistic. “We’re in a tough situation, but we’ll keep fighting,” Brady stated.
Bradford City’s next match is away against Oxford United on Saturday. The Bantams will be looking to build on their recent form and secure another crucial three points.
League One Standings: Bradford City Rises to 15th After Win
Bradford City moved up to 15th place in the League One standings following their 2-1 victory over Accrington Stanley on Saturday. The win lifted the Bantams out of the relegation zone, with 36 points from 30 games.
Manager Mark Hughes praised his team’s resilience. “We showed great character today,” he said after the match. “We didn’t start well, but we responded brilliantly in the second half.”
Bradford’s victory ended a three-game winless streak. They are now just three points behind 12th-placed Bolton Wanderers, who have 39 points.
The Bantams’ last win came on 13 February, a 1-0 victory over Burton Albion. Since then, they had drawn with Oxford United and lost to Shrewsbury Town.
Accrington Stanley remain in 20th place, with 33 points from 30 games. Manager John Coleman expressed disappointment after the match. “We were poor today,” he admitted. “We gave Bradford too much respect and paid the price.”
Bradford City’s next match is away to Fleetwood Town on Saturday. Fleetwood are currently 18th in the table, with 34 points.
Bradford City's Victory Shifts League One Standings, Team Moves to 15th
Bradford City’s victory on Saturday has shifted the League One standings, with the team moving up to 15th place. The Bantams secured a crucial 2-1 win against Oxford United at the University of Bolton Stadium.
The win lifts Bradford City above the relegation zone, with 40 points from 33 matches. They now sit just one point behind 14th-placed Peterborough United, who lost 3-0 to Bolton Wanderers on the same day.
Manager Mark Hughes expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance. “It was a hard-fought victory,” Hughes said post-match. “The players showed great determination and resilience.”
The victory also means Bradford City have won three of their last five matches. Their next challenge is a home game against Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Oxford United remain in 11th place with 48 points. They have not won in their last three matches.
The League One standings continue to tighten as the season approaches its climax. Several teams remain in contention for promotion and survival.
Bradford City’s victory on Saturday has secured their place in the top half of League One, a significant achievement given their struggles earlier in the season. The win, coupled with other results going their way, has propelled them to 15th in the standings, just four points behind the play-off spots. As the season progresses, Bradford will aim to consolidate their position and push for a higher finish, with several challenging matches ahead. Their improved form has injected renewed optimism among fans, who now look forward to the remaining fixtures with anticipation.
