2026/27

The strange contradiction at the heart of Bradford City’s promotion challenge

City are proving incredibly difficult to beat, but their struggles at the other end could define just how far this promotion challenge can go.

The new boss faced a familiar Bradford City problem, but this time his changes transformed the contest.

Duff’s first league game in charge offered a glimpse of both the strengths he has inherited and the problems continuity alone won’t solve.

Four goals, 10 changes and barely a moment of concern.

City surrendered top spot and saw their winning streak end, but their response to a tough week provides plenty of reasons for optimism.

Nick Powell proved the difference once again, climbing off the bench to score twice and transform a flat City display

Another week, another 1-0 win, and City are top of the league

A one-goal lead ought to feel precarious, but City are becoming experts at making fine margins look remarkably comfortable.

The Bantams are into the last 16 as Humphrys and Lapslie send powerful messages.

Not every question was answered, but a much-improved display offered timely evidence City are moving in the right direction.