Wrexham v Bradford result

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Wrexham 1–1 Bradford — this League Cup match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Wrexham and Bradford drew 1–1 in the League Cup on Tuesday 29 August. Wrexham are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.

The goals

Bradford led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Bradford: Tyler Smith (3’ pen), M. Derbyshire (120’ pen), Richard Smallwood (120’ pen), A. Wilson (120’ pen) and Bradley Halliday (120’ pen); Wrexham: William Boyle (72’, assisted by L. Young), E. Lee (120’ pen), Oliver Palmer (120’ pen) and James McClean (120’ pen).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Wrexham 0.00, Bradford 0.00, from 19 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

B. Speedie showed three yellow cards — against 3.0 yellows a game across the last 25 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Wrexham: James McClean (67’); Bradford: A. Pattison (45+4’) and M. Platt (90+2’).

What it changes

Wrexham have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, L. Young (Wrexham) 8.8, William Boyle (Wrexham) 6.2 and Tyler Smith (Bradford) 5.8 led the match.

Next up

Wrexham next travel to Blackburn on 24 October 2026.

Bradford next travel to Burton Albion on 20 October 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Wrexham: Blackburn v Wrexham, Saturday 24 October — the preview. Next for Bradford: Burton Albion v Bradford, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.

The numbers

  • Result: Wrexham 1–1 Bradford · League Cup
  • Referee: B. Speedie
  • Recent form: Wrexham 1W 4D 0L · Bradford 2W 2D 1L

Wrexham 1–1 Bradford (League Cup): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 9 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

2.25 / 0.88
Goals
against 2 / 1.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.2 / 4.43
Corners
against 3.6 / 7 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 5 matches
6.8 / 4
Shots on target
against 3.8 / 3.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 5 matches
2 / 2.29
Cards
against 2.8 / 2.57 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 5 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 August 2023. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 August 2023. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameWrexham for / againstLineBradford for / against
Goals scored
2.25 for · 2 against n 8
2.5standard
0.88 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
6.2 for · 3.6 against n 5
9.5standard
4.43 for · 7 against n 7
Shots
17 for · 9 against n 5
19.5standard
13 for · 13.86 against n 7
Shots on target
6.8 for · 3.8 against n 5
8.5standard
4 for · 3.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.4 for · 9.8 against n 5
21.5standard
11.14 for · 10.29 against n 7
Cards shown
2 for · 2.8 against n 5
3.5standard
2.29 for · 2.57 against n 7

Referee: B. Speedie.

Wrexham
Wrexham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
S. Dalby n 826.6
34/1
0.41/0
—
B. Waters n 835.9
2.84/3
0.31/0
—
W. Boyle n 875.5
2.16/4
0.32/0
—
O. Palmer n 868.8
2.17/4
1.55/4
—
C. McFadzean n 874
1.25/3
2.36/5
—
Wrexham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
J. Davies n 437.8
4.23/2
2.43/1
J. Bickerstaff n 656.2
2.75/3
1.94/3
O. Palmer n 868.8
2.36/4
1.15/1
E. Lee n 870.3
2.26/5
1.34/3
S. Dalby n 826.6
2.15/0
0.41/0
Wrexham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
E. Lee n 870.3
0.84/1
0.21/0
S. Dalby n 826.6
00/0
0.82/0
J. Davies n 437.8
0.61/0
00/0
J. Mendy n 877.5
0.11/0
0.43/0
C. McFadzean n 874
00/0
0.52/1
Wrexham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. O'Connell n 876.8
3.16/6
M. Cleworth n 388.3
2.42/2
A. Cannon n 859.8
2.35/3
J. McClean n 889.1
2.18/7
J. Mendy n 877.5
1.97/3
Bradford
Bradford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Osadebe n 821
2.75/0
2.13/1
—
J. Walker n 876.5
1.96/5
2.17/3
—
B. Halliday n 867
1.54/2
1.85/3
—
A. Gilliead n 861.8
1.55/2
0.74/0
—
A. Cook n 891
1.46/3
0.64/1
—
Bradford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
M. Derbyshire n 814.8
2.32/1
1.52/0
A. Cook n 891
2.27/5
0.94/2
S. Banks n 887
2.17/5
1.27/1
J. Walker n 876.5
1.97/4
14/2
T. Smith n 842.5
1.63/3
1.13/1
Bradford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Derbyshire n 814.8
0.81/0
00/0
A. Pattison n 879.9
0.64/0
0.11/0
S. Banks n 887
0.11/0
0.43/0
J. Walker n 876.5
0.43/0
00/0
C. Oduor n 871.8
0.21/0
0.21/0
Bradford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 26 August 2023. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
E. Osadebe n 821
3.86/1
B. Halliday n 867
3.48/5
L. Richards n 862.6
2.77/4
M. Platt n 860.6
2.66/3
A. Gilliead n 861.8
2.47/3

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Match statistics & details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
WrexhamBradford
49%Possession51%
19Shots9
4Shots on target5
11Shots off target3
4Blocked shots1
13Shots inside the box9
5Corners3
1Offsides1
13Fouls11
1Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Saves3
451Passes482
75%Pass accuracy73%

Wrexham player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Howard9000000007.3
R. Barnett9000001306.6
B. Tozer9000112207.5
W. Boyle9010210007.7
L. Young9001216208
J. Jones9000100306.6
S. Dalby8700310006.2
J. Bickerstaff7000301206.9
A. Hayden6100000006.2
J. Mendy6100000006.2
A. Cannon6100100006.2
E. O'Connell sub2900100107
E. Lee sub2900001006.9
J. McClean sub29000000Y6.2
O. Palmer sub2000100006.9
B. Waters sub900000006.3

Bradford player stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
H. Lewis9000000007.3
M. Platt90000004Y6.9
S. Stubbs9000001107.3
C. Kelly9000000006.3
B. Halliday9000211407.3
R. Smallwood9000000106.9
L. Ridehalgh9000000006.5
J. Walker8300002207.2
E. Osadebe7300200106.9
T. Smith7310330006.3
A. Pattison45000001Y6.7
B. Pointon sub4500002006.6
D. Oyegoke sub1700000306.9
M. Derbyshire sub1700110006.9
A. Wilson sub1300000006.7

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Wrexham v Bradford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
WrexhamDDWDD
Last 5: 1W 4D 0L · 2.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
BradfordDWDLW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Goals per game
Wrexham scored2.2
Bradford scored1
Wrexham conceded1.8
Bradford conceded1.2

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