Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
31/01/2026 at 07:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 30
  • Referee: Hicks C. (Eng)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
united-kingdomUnited-kingdomSky Sports+

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.840.86
Ball possession
51%49%
Total shots
109
Shots on target
44
Big chances
32
Corner kicks
83
Passes
63% (208/332)61% (198/327)
Yellow cards
21
Expected goals (xG)
0.840.86
xG on target (xGOT)
0.710.34
Total shots
109
Shots on target
44
Shots off target
54
Blocked shots
11
Shots inside the box
65
Shots outside the box
34
Hit the woodwork
21
Big chances
32
Corner kicks
83
Touches in opposition box
3118
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
22
Free kicks
1313
Passes
63% (208/332)61% (198/327)
Long passes
28% (21/75)26% (18/69)
Passes in final third
65% (105/161)49% (65/132)
Crosses
20% (6/30)28% (5/18)
Expected assists (xA)
1.230.86
Throw ins
3444
Fouls
1313
Tackles
52% (11/21)67% (8/12)
Duels won
6357
Clearances
3749
Interceptions
76
Errors leading to shot
01
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
32
xGOT faced
0.340.71
Goals prevented
0.34-0.29

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 2nd Half (1 - 0)
  • 53', Baldwin A. 🟨,
  • 58', Humphrys S. , Mullin P. ,
  • 59', Jackson K. , Lapslie G. ,
  • 61', Adelakun H. , Gibson J. ,
  • 71', Mullin P. 🟨,
  • 72', Tilt C. , Wright T. ,
  • 80', Sharp B. , Hanlan B. ,
  • 80', Hanlan B. 🟨,
  • 81', 1 - 0, Wright T. , Neufville J. (A),
  • 85', Pointon B. , Wright J. ,
  • 85', Maxwell J. , Pearson M. ,
  • 85', Clifton H. , Middleton G. ,
  • 86', Broadbent G. , Robinson D. ,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Bradford City
38.4%
Draw
28.9%
Doncaster Rovers
32.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
48.1% 27.1% 24.8%

Our Initial ML Estimation

49.7% 28% 24%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Bradford City has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-9.7%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Bradford City's form might have worsened.
  • Doncaster Rovers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Doncaster Rovers's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Bradford City than the current prediction. (+11.3%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Bradford City, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Doncaster Rovers than the current prediction. (-8.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Doncaster Rovers, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Bradford City - Doncaster Rovers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.44
    (1.92)
    3.25
    (3.4)
    2.91
    (3.72)
    6.2%
    (8.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Bradford City - Doncaster Rovers?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Bradford will win (votes: 7 - 53.8%). Doncaster will win (votes: 5 - 38.5%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 7.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Bradford: 26.7%80.9%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 6 Selected Experts predict this event. Bradford (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Doncaster (votes: 4 - 66.7%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:
    • O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 3 - 75%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: ) and 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bradford won 0.
    • Recent form of Bradford has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Doncaster is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Recently, Bradford has had a series of away games.
    • Recently, Doncaster has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • There will not play in Bradford: Powell N. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Doncaster: Close B. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Bradford: Swan W. (Inactive)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Bradford won 7 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 23:26. (average 1.2:1.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Bradford won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:12. (average 1.1:1.2).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Bradford City - Doncaster Rovers were as follows:
    11.11.2025 Doncaster Rovers - Bradford City 3:1
    06.09.2025 Doncaster Rovers - Bradford City 3:1
    26.04.2025 Doncaster Rovers - Bradford City 2:1
    26.10.2024 Bradford City - Doncaster Rovers 1:2
    05.03.2024 Bradford City - Doncaster Rovers 1:1
    Latest results of Bradford City
    Latest results of Doncaster Rovers
    English League One Table
    Main
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 463110589:4148103
    2Cardiff ✔ 462710990:504091
    3Stockport County4622111371:581377
    4Bradford City4622111358:51777
    5Bolton ✔ 461918970:521875
    6Stevenage4621121349:46375
    7Luton4621111468:561274
    8Plymouth462271775:631273
    9Huddersfield4618131574:641067
    10Mansfield4616171362:501265
    11Wycombe4617121769:581163
    12Reading4616151564:60463
    13Blackpool461792054:65-1160
    14Doncaster461792050:69-1960
    15Barnsley4615141768:73-559
    16Wigan4614141849:58-956
    17Burton4613151850:60-1054
    18Peterborough461582364:68-453
    19AFC Wimbledon461582351:72-2153
    20Leyton Orient4614102259:71-1252
    21Exeter4612132152:61-949
    22Port Vale ✔ 4610122436:61-2542
    23Rotherham ✔ 4610112541:71-3041
    24Northampton ✔ 46982939:74-3535

          Promotion ~ Championship
          Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )
          Relegation ~ League Two

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Lincoln is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Championship
    Cardiff is Qualified for Championship
    Bolton is Qualified for League One (Play Offs )
    Port Vale is Relegated to League Two
    Rotherham is Relegated to League Two
    Northampton is Relegated to League Two