The England League One heats up on 09.05.2026 as Bolton takes on Bradford in what’s expected to be a closely contested match. With just a slight edge, Bolton aims to leverage their strengths. Our match preview includes a deep dive into both teams’ strategies, player performances, and historical data. Check our prediction to guide your bets.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 71/58 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 58/51 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton | 46 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 70/52 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 46 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 49/46 | 75 |
Key Player Statistics: Bolton vs Bradford
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Bradford | Bolton | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| EFL Trophy | Bolton | Bradford | 02.12.2025 | 3-0 |
| League One | Bolton | Bradford | 22.11.2025 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Bradford | Bolton | 06.03.2021 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Bolton | Bradford | 27.10.2020 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Bolton | Bradford | 05.09.2020 | 1-2 |
| EFL Trophy | Bolton | Bradford | 03.09.2019 | 1-1 |
| League One | Bradford | Bolton | 18.02.2017 | 2-2 |
| League One | Bolton | Bradford | 24.09.2016 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Bolton | Luton | 02.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| League One | Bradford | Bolton | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Bolton | Huddersfield | 18.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| League One | Bolton | Stevenage | 14.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| League One | Cardiff | Bolton | 11.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| League One | Bolton | Stockport County | 06.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Plymouth | Bolton | 03.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Port Vale | Bolton | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Bolton | Doncaster | 17.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League One | Rotherham | Bolton | 14.03.2026 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Exeter City | Bradford | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Bradford | Bolton | 25.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Bradford | Plymouth | 21.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Barnsley | Bradford | 18.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| League One | Bradford | Stevenage | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Wycombe | Bradford | 06.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Bradford | Northampton | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League One | Burton Albion | Bradford | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| League One | Bradford | Mansfield Town | 17.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| League One | Wigan | Bradford | 14.03.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Bolton VS Bradford
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Bolton vs Bradford
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Bolton vs Bradford
This is the kind of match that League One was made for. Bolton and Bradford, separated by just two points in the table, going head-to-head with everything still to play for. Fourth versus fifth. Neighbours. Rivals. And a history between these two clubs that adds an extra layer of spice to every single encounter.
Bolton come into this one as slight favourites at 1.80, and honestly, I can see why. Their attacking output this season has been genuinely impressive — 70 goals scored across 46 games is the kind of number that gets defenders nervous. Mason Burstow has been their talisman up front with 12 goals, and with Cozier-Duberry chipping in 10 assists from midfield, Bolton have genuine creativity running through them.
Bradford, sitting fourth on 77 points, have been more defensively disciplined — but they've conceded 51 times themselves, so don't let that fool you. Here's what you need to watch for: Bradford's disciplinary record is a ticking clock. M. Power has already collected 15 yellow cards this season. Fifteen. That's extraordinary, and in a high-pressure fixture like this, another booking could seriously disrupt Bradford's midfield engine.
The head-to-head record is fascinating, and this is the surprising bit that casual fans might overlook. In their last League One meeting at Bolton's ground back in November 2025, it finished 0-0. But Bolton hammered Bradford 3-0 in the EFL Trophy just weeks earlier. Bolton clearly have Bradford's number on home soil — they've won or drawn every competitive home fixture against them in recent memory.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about this being a tight, cagey derby. Both squads carry attacking threat, and both have shown defensive vulnerability at times. The Both Teams to Score market looks genuinely attractive here. Bolton's last five games produced goals galore — a 5-1 win, a 3-3 draw, a 3-2 victory. Goals seem to follow them everywhere.
I'd also keep an eye on the Bolton to win and BTTS combined bet. The value at 1.80 for a straight Bolton win feels solid given home advantage and their superior goal difference, but adding goals to the equation could enhance the return nicely.
My bold prediction? Bolton win 2-1, with Burstow getting on the scoresheet and Power picking up yet another booking before the hour mark. Bolton's attacking quality at home is simply too much for Bradford to contain over 90 minutes.
Saturday afternoon. Fourth meets fifth. Two points between them and pride on the line. Football doesn't get much better than this — make sure you're watching.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Randall | England | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| S. Dalby | England | 26 | Attacker | 191 cm | 78 kg |
| C. Christie | Republic of Ireland | 33 | Defender | 188 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Forss | Finland | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | 76 |
| J. Dacres-Cogley | England | 30 | Defender | 174 | 68 |
| V. Adeboyejo | Nigeria | 28 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| A. Morley | England | 26 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| S. Schön | Hungary | 25 | Attacker | 170 | 63 |
| E. Erhahon | Scotland | 25 | Midfielder | 173 | n/a |
| T. Miller | USA | 33 | Goalkeeper | 193 cm | 88 kg |
| J. McAtee | England | 26 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| T. Gale | Barbados | 24 | Midfielder | 168 | 74 |
| R. Taylor | England | 25 | Defender | 189 cm | 73 kg |
| X. Simons | England | 23 | Midfielder | 183 | 81 |
| W. Forrester | England | 24 | Defender | 180 | n/a |
| N. Broome | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 86 |
| C. Forino-Joseph | England | 26 | Defender | 191 | 83 |
| C. Warren | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Inwood | England | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Sharples | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Halliday | England | 30 | Midfielder | 180 | 68 |
| A. Pattison | England | 28 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| I. Touray | Gambia | 31 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| C. Oduor | Kenya | 26 | Midfielder | 179 | 70 |
| S. Walker | England | 34 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 78 |
| J. Neufville | England | 26 | Attacker | 183 | 74 |
| G. Lapslie | England | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| M. Power | England | 32 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 77 kg |
| J. Wright | Wales | 31 | Defender | 193 cm | 79 kg |
| S. Humphrys | England | 28 | Attacker | 184 | 69 |
| A. Cook | England | 35 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| C. Kelly | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 191 | 79 |
| A. Baldwin | England | 28 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| J. Hilton | England | 26 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 93 |
| T. Wright | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| W. Swan | England | 25 | Attacker | 181 | 75 |
| Jenson Metcalfe | England | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| B. Pointon | England | 22 | Attacker | 176 | 66 |
| Zachariah Hadi | England | 20 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| G. Goodman | Northern Ireland | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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