The bumper Bradford City 2025/26 season review: A year beyond expectation
Bradford City rewrote the story of what life after promotion is supposed to look like.
What’s next for Bradford City?
The Bantams exceeded expectations this season, but their defeat to Bolton exposed key challenges in recruitment, squad depth and attacking quality that must now be addressed if they are to keep moving forward.
The Width of a Post podcast – Bradford City 0 Bolton 1 sad reaction
Our latest podcast reflects on City’s play-off heartbreak and how close they came to their gameplan succeeding.
Heartbreak cannot overshadow a Bradford City season to remember
City 0 Bolton 1 – the play-off dream ends in narrow defeat, but a season of progress and unforgettable moments leaves lasting pride.
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One night from Wembley
Ahead of a near sold-out night at Valley Parade, this is a story about belief, pride, and a city dreaming again.
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Where this tie finds its answer: The bumper Bradford City vs Bolton second leg preview
After a first leg that offered few answers, Bradford City and Bolton head to Valley Parade still locked in a tie waiting for its meaning.
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The Width of a Post podcast – Bradford City vs Bolton play-off interlude
Our latest podcast reflects on the 90 minutes of Saturday and the mega 90 minutes ahead.
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11 May 1985
We will never forget.
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Alive and kicking – Bradford City take on some Bolton damage but keep play-off tie alive
Bolton 1 City 0 – first strike to Wanderers, but this tie is far from over.
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The Width of a Post podcast – play-off special
The stakes could hardly be higher. Our latest podcast looks at what’s ahead.
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Fine margins, big stakes: The bumper Bolton vs Bradford City play-off preview
Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City head into their play-off semi-final locked together in almost every meaningful measure.
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The play-offs and Bradford City – a potted history
From Wembley glory to crushing heartbreak, Bradford City’s play-off history has had it all.
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From Premier League dreams to League Two despair to League One play-offs: the beautiful misery of Bradford City
Bradford City’s play-off place secured. The latest chapter of chaos, heartbreak and highs that come from supporting one of England’s most unpredictable clubs – from Premier League peaks to League Two survival and a long-awaited rise.
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Quick Hit podcast: Exeter 1 Bradford City 2
Our latest Quick Hit podcast reflects on a very satisfying afternoon at Exeter and begins to look forward to a mammoth play-off tie with Bolton
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