As Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford gear up for their England League One match on 20.08.2026, the excitement builds. Our in-depth prediction examines the strengths of Sheffield Wednesday against Bradford. Dive into our analysis, follow the tactical battle, and use our expert insights to guide your betting on this match.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stockport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 4 | Luton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/3 | 3 |
| 5 | Cambridge United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 6 | Sheffield Wednesday | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 7 | Mansfield Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford
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x 6 x 15 x 11Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL Trophy | Bradford | Sheffield Wednesday | 30.08.2022 | 3-1 |
| EFL Trophy | Bradford | Sheffield Wednesday | 30.08.2011 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Leyton Orient | Sheffield Wednesday | 15.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Cup | Sheffield Wednesday | Bolton | 08.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Oldham | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Sheffield Wednesday | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sheffield Wednesday | Preston | 18.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hallam | Sheffield Wednesday | 14.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Sheffield Wednesday | West Brom | 11.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Championship | Sheffield Wednesday | West Brom | 02.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Oxford United | Sheffield Wednesday | 25.04.2026 | 4-1 |
| Championship | Middlesbrough | Sheffield Wednesday | 22.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | Bradford | Peterborough | 15.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| League Cup | Bradford | Rochdale | 08.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Salford City | Bradford | 01.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bradford | Preston | 29.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gmunden | Bradford | 24.07.2026 | 0-4 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Accrington ST | Bradford | 17.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FC Halifax Town | Bradford | 11.07.2026 | 1-6 |
| Friendlies Clubs | United of Manchester | Bradford | 04.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| League One | Bradford | Bolton | 14.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| League One | Bolton | Bradford | 09.05.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday VS Bradford
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford
Sheffield Wednesday versus Bradford. Two Yorkshire clubs. One stadium. And a whole lot of pride on the line.
This isn't just another League One fixture. Wednesday are dropping into the third tier after relegation from the Championship, and Bradford are riding high after a flying start to the season. The contrast in momentum couldn't be sharper.
Here's what you need to watch for — Wednesday came into this new chapter with a win at Leyton Orient on the opening day, beating them 2-1. That matters. They've proven they can still compete, even after a rough end to last season where they were battered 4-1 by Oxford and conceded freely. Bradford, meanwhile, hammered Peterborough 2-0 at home in their opener. They look sharp, organised, and hungry.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Wednesday, as the bigger club, will dominate. The odds actually have Bradford as very slight favourites at 2.65, with Wednesday at 2.50. That's razor thin. The bookmakers aren't convinced either way — and honestly, neither am I, which makes the draw at 3.45 quietly interesting value.
Now here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss entirely. Bradford's disciplinary record is a ticking time bomb. M. Power collected 15 yellow cards in 45 matches last season. C. Tilt picked up 11 in 34. A. Baldwin has a red card to his name too. That's a team that plays on the edge — and in a physical Yorkshire derby atmosphere, that edge gets sharper. Betting on Bradford cards could be one of the smarter plays here.
I'd also look at the both teams to score market. Wednesday have shown they can find the net but also leak goals. Bradford scored twice and kept a clean sheet in week one, but their back line has been tested before.
Tactically, whoever controls the midfield battle controls this game. Simple as that. Bradford's aggressive pressing style will test Wednesday's composure, especially as they adapt to a new league.
My prediction? Bradford win this one 2-1. They're settled, they're confident, and home advantage is gone for Wednesday. I'd back Bradford, sprinkle on a Bradford card bet, and keep an eye on goals in the second half when legs tire and tempers flare.
Yorkshire derbies always deliver. This one won't be any different. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricardo | Portugal | 31 | Defender | 198 | 77 |
| Y. Valery | Tunisia | 27 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| C. Slattery | England | 27 | Midfielder | 177 | 79 |
| B. Bannan | Scotland | 36 | Midfielder | 169 | 61 |
| L. Palmer | Scotland | 34 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| C. Trueman | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 74 |
| J. Lumley | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 73 |
| J. Lowe | Jamaica | 32 | Attacker | 183 | 79 |
| M. Lowe | England | 29 | Defender | 175 | 74 |
| L. Barry | England | 23 | Attacker | 174 | 63 |
| J. Liongola | Burundi | 26 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Swinkels | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 190 | 78 |
| C. McNeill | England | 22 | Attacker | 181 | n/a |
| Mason Paul James Burstow | England | 23 | Attacker | 188 cm | 79 kg |
| S. Fusire | England | 21 | Midfielder | 181 | n/a |
| G. Otegbayo | England | 21 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| H. Gray | England | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Jarvis Thornton | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Ernie Weaver | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Grainger | Wales | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Gillesphey | England | 30 | Defender | 188 | 70 |
| I. Touray | Gambia | 31 | Defender | 177 | 68 |
| N. Powell | England | 32 | Midfielder | 183 | 65 |
| S. Walker | England | 34 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 78 |
| C. Connolly | England | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| M. Pennington | England | 31 | Defender | 185 | 77 |
| K. Jackson | England | 32 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| J. Neufville | England | 26 | Midfielder | 183 | 74 |
| J. Wright | Wales | 31 | Defender | 193 cm | 79 kg |
| A. Sarcevic | England | 34 | Midfielder | 183 | 85 |
| A. Phillips | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 76 |
| A. Baldwin | England | 29 | Defender | 183 | 70 |
| J. Beesley | England | 29 | Attacker | 185 | 67 |
| T. Wright | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| J. McCracken | Scotland | 26 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 77 |
| R. Welch | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| W. Swan | England | 25 | Attacker | 181 | 75 |
| B. Pointon | England | 22 | Attacker | 176 | 66 |
| Harry Ibbitson | England | 20 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| O. Lunn | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
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