Bradford v Port Vale result
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Bradford 1–0 Port Vale — Bradford won this League One match.
The result
Bradford beat Port Vale 1–0 in League One on Monday 29 December. Bradford have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Bradford: J. Metcalfe (67’, assisted by Max Power).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Bradford 0.00, Port Vale 0.00, from 15 shots to 7 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
Scott Oldham, England showed six yellow cards — against 4.0 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bradford: Curtis Tilt (54’), Antoni Sarcevic (90+5’) and Ibou Touray (90+8’); Port Vale: Kyle John (12’), Jaheim Headley (14’) and Jayden Stockley (49’).
What it changes
Bradford move down from second to third (22 league matches played). Bradford have scored 58 goals, the 11th-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Bradford have conceded 51 goals, the fifth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
Port Vale stay 24th after this result (22 league matches played). Port Vale have scored 36 goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Port Vale have conceded 61 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Port Vale are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Port Vale have failed to score in their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jenson Metcalfe (Bradford) 10.3, B. Heneghan (Port Vale) 6.6 and Curtis Tilt (Bradford) 5.4 led the match.
Next up
Bradford next travel to Leicester on 14 November 2026.
Port Vale next host Accrington ST on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Bradford: Leicester v Bradford, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Port Vale: Port Vale v Accrington ST, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Bradford 1–0 Port Vale · League One
- Referee: Scott Oldham, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bradford 1 · draws 2 · Port Vale 3 · 2.17 goals/game
- Recent form: Bradford 4W 0D 1L · Port Vale 1W 1D 3L
Bradford 1–0 Port Vale (League One): 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 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 26 December 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bradford for / against | Line | Port Vale for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.38 for · 1.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.71 for · 3.43 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6 for · 5.29 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.57 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.29 for · 12.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.29 for · 3.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.29 for · 5.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.71 for · 14.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.14 for · 10.14 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.5 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Scott Oldham, England — 4 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 23 fouls over 5 matches.
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Bradford
Bradford Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Walker n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.3 | — |
| I. Touray n 8 | 86.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 | R. Croasdale |
| M. Power n 8 | 90 | 0.8 | 1 | R. Croasdale |
| J. Neufville n 8 | 77.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 | — |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Walker n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| I. Touray n 8 | 86.3 | 1.8 |
| M. Power n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
| J. Neufville n 8 | 77.5 | 1.9 |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 82.3 | 1.5 |
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Bradford Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Walker n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Touray n 8 | 86.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
| M. Power n 8 | 90 | 0.5 | 0 |
| J. Neufville n 8 | 77.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 82.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Walker n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Touray n 8 | 86.3 | 0 | 0.1 |
| M. Power n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.4 |
| J. Neufville n 8 | 77.5 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 82.3 | 0.4 | 0 |
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Port Vale
Port Vale Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hall n 8 | 78.8 | 0.6 | 0.9 | — |
| C. Humphreys n 8 | 86.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Debrah n 8 | 83.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | — |
| R. Croasdale n 8 | 55.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | M. Power |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 50.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Hall n 8 | 78.8 | 1.3 |
| C. Humphreys n 8 | 86.1 | 0.5 |
| J. Debrah n 8 | 83.9 | 0.5 |
| R. Croasdale n 8 | 55.4 | 1.8 |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 50.8 | 2.7 |
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Port Vale Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hall n 8 | 78.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| C. Humphreys n 8 | 86.1 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Debrah n 8 | 83.9 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| R. Croasdale n 8 | 55.4 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 50.8 | 0.9 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hall n 8 | 78.8 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. Humphreys n 8 | 86.1 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Debrah n 8 | 83.9 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Croasdale n 8 | 55.4 | 0.2 | 0 |
| R. Curtis n 8 | 50.8 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Bradford | Port Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 56% | Possession | 44% |
| 15 | Shots | 7 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 11 | Corners | 3 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Fouls | 12 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 0 |
| 375 | Passes | 306 |
| 62% | Pass accuracy | 52% |
Bradford Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Walker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. Tilt | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | Y | 7.3 |
| C. Kelly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| B. Halliday | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Power | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jenson Metcalfe | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8.5 |
| I. Touray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 7.3 |
| A. Sarcevic | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| S. Humphrys | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.9 |
| T. Wright | 89 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| T. Mcintyre sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Port Vale Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Amos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Clark | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| B. Heneghan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.6 |
| C. Humphreys | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Headley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | Y | 7 |
| R. Croasdale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| G. Byers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Cole | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.2 |
| K. John | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.2 |
| J. Shipley | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Stockley | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 7 |
| M. Faal sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| R. Curtis sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Hall sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
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 Bradford v Port Vale — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-01 Port Vale 2–0 Bradford
- 2024-12-26 Bradford 2–1 Port Vale
- 2022-03-19 Bradford 1–2 Port Vale
- 2021-11-13 Port Vale 1–1 Bradford
- 2021-04-24 Port Vale 2–1 Bradford
- 2020-12-29 Bradford 0–0 Port Vale
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bradford and Port Vale?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bradford won 1, Port Vale won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.17 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bradford and Port Vale?
- Recent form — Bradford 4W 0D 1L; Port Vale 1W 1D 3L.
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