Luton vs Bradford result
Luton 0–1 Bradford — Bradford won this League One match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.
The numbers
- Result: Luton 0–1 Bradford · League One
- Venue: Kenilworth Road · Luton, Bedfordshire
- Referee: R. Martin
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 4): Luton 3 · draws 0 · Bradford 1 · 2.75 goals/game
- Recent form: Luton 1W 1D 3L · Bradford 3W 0D 2L
Luton 0–1 Bradford (League One): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 3 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 12 September 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Luton for / against | Line | Bradford for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 1.13 for · 0.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.25 for · 4.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.38 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.5 for · 12.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 for · 4 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.63 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.13 for · 13.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.25 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Martin — 4 yellow cards a game, 0.29 red cards, 22.71 fouls over 7 matches (1.71 to the home side, 2.29 to the away side).
Luton
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Mendel-Idowu n 5 | 12.8 | 2.8 | 7 | — |
| C. Marshall n 8 | 42.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | — |
| N. Wells n 8 | 51.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| S. Morris n 8 | 44.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | — |
| I. Jones n 8 | 66.1 | 1.4 | 1.9 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Wells n 8 | 51.5 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| G. Kodua n 8 | 41.4 | 3 | 1.4 |
| C. Marshall n 8 | 42.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| K. Palmer n 8 | 64.6 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| S. Morris n 8 | 44.3 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Wells n 8 | 51.5 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| S. Morris n 8 | 44.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| G. Kodua n 8 | 41.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| K. Palmer n 8 | 64.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| C. Marshall n 8 | 42.5 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Sandal n 8 | 39.9 | 5.1 |
| T. Mendel-Idowu n 5 | 12.8 | 4.2 |
| H. Ashby n 8 | 38.8 | 3.2 |
| K. Naismith n 8 | 84.4 | 2.9 |
| J. Johnson n 8 | 69 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Keeley n 8 | 90 | 2.1 |
Bradford
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Powell n 8 | 22.3 | 5.6 | 3 | — |
| Henry Cartwright n 8 | 33 | 2.7 | 0.3 | — |
| H. Cartwright n 8 | 22.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | — |
| G. Lapslie n 8 | 67.8 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| B. Pointon n 8 | 51.6 | 2 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Powell n 8 | 22.3 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| W. Swan n 8 | 48.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
| A. Phillips n 8 | 46.9 | 2.2 | 1 |
| J. Beesley n 8 | 72.5 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| R. Welch n 8 | 39 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Powell n 8 | 22.3 | 1 | 0 |
| W. Swan n 8 | 48.1 | 0.5 | 0 |
| H. Cartwright n 8 | 22.8 | 0.5 | 0 |
| M. Gillesphey n 8 | 65.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| C. O'Keeffe n 8 | 64 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Lapslie n 8 | 67.8 | 4 |
| R. Welch n 8 | 39 | 4 |
| H. Cartwright n 8 | 22.8 | 3.5 |
| A. Sarcevic n 8 | 79.1 | 3 |
| J. Neufville n 8 | 82.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Jon McCracken n 8 | 90 | 2.3 |
The model’s pre-match pick
The TACTIX model has priced Luton vs Bradford across 246 betting markets. The model’s pre-match pick for this fixture:
Match statistics & details
| Luton | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| 64% | Possession | 36% |
| 0.83 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.29 |
| 15 | Shots | 5 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 2 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 4 |
| 14 | Corners | 3 |
| 17 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 498 | Passes | 285 |
| 81% | Pass accuracy | 65% |
Luton player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Andersen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| H. Ashby | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RY | 6.2 |
| G. Johnston | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Marshall | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Shea | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Walsh | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| H. Odoffin | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Richards | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Daniel Gore | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| Emilio Lawrence | 75 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| K. Palmer | 66 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Clark sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Donley sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| I. Jones sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| N. Wells sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Kodua sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
Bradford player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Sarcevic | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6 |
| C. Connolly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Y | 7.5 |
| K. Jackson | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Pennington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| George Christopher John Pratt | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| Jon McCracken | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| I. Touray | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| A. Baldwin | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| B. Pointon | 84 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| J. Beesley | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| J. Neufville | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Kieran Morgan sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| N. Powell sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Gillesphey sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. O'Keeffe sub | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
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 Luton v Bradford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-07 Luton 2–1 Bradford
- 2025-08-16 Bradford 2–1 Luton
- 2019-03-12 Bradford 0–1 Luton
- 2018-11-27 Luton 4–0 Bradford
The full post-match picture
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Luton vs Bradford?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Luton vs Bradford was Over 2.5 goals (best price 1.87 at Betfair).
- What is the head-to-head record between Luton and Bradford?
- In their last 4 meetings, Luton won 3, Bradford won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.75 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Luton and Bradford?
- Recent form — Luton 1W 1D 3L; Bradford 3W 0D 2L.
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