Reading vs Bradford City – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
28/02/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • League One - Round 35
  • Referee: Speedie B. (Eng)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.800.57
Ball possession
51%49%
Total shots
913
Shots on target
22
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
56
Passes
75% (332/442)73% (297/409)
Yellow cards
30
Expected goals (xG)
0.800.57
xG on target (xGOT)
0.300.66
Total shots
913
Shots on target
22
Shots off target
57
Blocked shots
24
Shots inside the box
58
Shots outside the box
45
Hit the woodwork
00
Headed goals
10
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
56
Touches in opposition box
1317
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
21
Free kicks
1110
Passes
75% (332/442)73% (297/409)
Long passes
34% (21/61)35% (28/79)
Passes in final third
55% (41/75)57% (83/145)
Crosses
29% (4/14)33% (8/24)
Expected assists (xA)
0.730.55
Throw ins
2031
Fouls
1011
Tackles
58% (7/12)53% (10/19)
Duels won
5949
Clearances
3524
Interceptions
1611
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
10
xGOT faced
0.660.30
Goals prevented
-0.34-1.70

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 34', Williams D. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 1)
  • 46', Nyambe R. , Yiadom A. ,
  • 65', Wheatley E. , Humphrys S. ,
  • 65', Baldwin A. , Touray I. ,
  • 68', 0 - 1, Pennington M. ,
  • 79', Fraser L. , Ritchie M. ,
  • 79', Williams D. , Burns F. ,
  • 79', Doyle K. , Patton S. ,
  • 86', Williams R. , Lane P. ,
  • 87', Patton S. 🟨,
  • 89', Pointon B. , Wright J. ,
  • 90', 1 - 1, Lane P. ,
  • 90+7', 2 - 1, Ritchie M. , Savage C. (A),
  • 90+9', Wright T. , Mullin P. ,
  • 90+10', Ehibhatiomhan K. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Reading
34.1%
Draw
29.9%
Bradford City
36%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
40% 28.4% 31.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41% 27.7% 30.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Reading has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-5.9%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Reading's form might have worsened.
  • Bradford City has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Reading than the current prediction. (+6.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Reading, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Bradford City than the current prediction. (-5.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Bradford City, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Reading - Bradford City Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.74
    (2.33)
    3.13
    (3.29)
    2.62
    (2.95)
    6.6%
    (7.2%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Reading - Bradford City?
  • Users Predictions: 12 users predict this event. Reading will win (votes: 9 - 75%). Bradford will win (votes: 2 - 16.7%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 8.3%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Reading: 50.5%99.5%.
  • Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): Reading will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 7 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ League One (Play Offs: )).
    • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
    • Bradford may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
    • There will not play in Reading: Elliott B. (Inactive) Kyerewaa D. (Inactive) O'Mahony M. (Inactive)
    • There will not play in Bradford: Powell N. (Inactive)
    • There are questionable in Reading: Roberts H. (Injury)
    • There are questionable in Bradford: Swan W. (Inactive)
    • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Reading won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 3:2. (average 1:0.7).
    • Including home match between the teams, Reading won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 3:0.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Reading - Bradford City were as follows:
    13.12.2025 Bradford City - Reading 2:0
    Latest results of Reading
    21.02.2026 Port Vale - Reading 1:1
    17.02.2026 Reading - Bolton Wanderers 1:1
    10.02.2026 Wigan Athletic - Reading 1:2
    07.02.2026 AFC Wimbledon - Reading 3:2
    Latest results of Bradford City
    English League One Table
    2025/26
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Lincoln ✔ 453010587:4146100
    2Cardiff ✔ 452710886:454191
    3Bolton ✔ 451918868:491975
    4Stockport County4521111368:571174
    5Bradford City4521111356:50674
    6Stevenage4520121348:46272
    7Luton4520111465:541171
    8Plymouth452171772:611170
    9Huddersfield4517131570:64664
    10Reading4516151464:59563
    11Mansfield4515171357:461162
    12Wycombe4516121766:561060
    13Barnsley4515141667:70-359
    14Blackpool451692053:65-1257
    15Doncaster451692047:68-2157
    16Wigan4514141749:57-856
    17Peterborough451582263:65-253
    18Burton4513141848:58-1053
    19AFC Wimbledon451582251:68-1753
    20Leyton Orient451492257:69-1251
    21Exeter4512132051:59-849
    22Port Vale ✔ 4510122336:59-2342
    23Rotherham ✔ 4510112439:68-2941
    24Northampton ✔ 45982837:71-3435

          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