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
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|---|
| Expected goals (xG) |
|---|
| 0.80 | 0.57 |
| Ball possession |
|---|
| 51% | 49% |
| Total shots |
|---|
| 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 2 | 2 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
|---|
| 5 | 6 |
| Passes |
|---|
| 75% (332/442) | 73% (297/409) |
| Yellow cards |
|---|
| 3 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
|---|
| 0.80 | 0.57 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
|---|
| 0.30 | 0.66 |
| Total shots |
|---|
| 9 | 13 |
| Shots on target |
|---|
| 2 | 2 |
| Shots off target |
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| 5 | 7 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 2 | 4 |
| Shots inside the box |
|---|
| 5 | 8 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 13 | 17 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 11 | 10 |
| Passes |
|---|
| 75% (332/442) | 73% (297/409) |
| Long passes |
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| 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) |
|---|
| 0.73 | 0.55 |
| Throw ins |
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| 20 | 31 |
| Fouls |
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| 10 | 11 |
| Tackles |
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| 58% (7/12) | 53% (10/19) |
| Duels won |
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| 59 | 49 |
| Clearances |
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| 35 | 24 |
| Interceptions |
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| 16 | 11 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 0 |
| xGOT faced |
|---|
| 0.66 | 0.30 |
| 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. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Reading 34.1% | Draw 29.9% | Bradford City 36% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
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
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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.
How many head-to-head matches has Reading won against Bradford City?
Reading has won 0 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Bradford City won against Reading?
Bradford City has won 1 of their last 1 head-to-head matches.
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
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Reading
2:0
Latest results of Reading
Latest results of Bradford City
English League One Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | 87:41 | 46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff ✔ | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | 86:45 | 41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton ✔ | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | 68:49 | 19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 68:57 | 11 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 56:50 | 6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 48:46 | 2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 65:54 | 11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 72:61 | 11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 70:64 | 6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 64:59 | 5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield | 45 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 57:46 | 11 | 62 |
| 12 | Wycombe | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 66:56 | 10 | 60 |
| 13 | Barnsley | 45 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 67:70 | -3 | 59 |
| 14 | Blackpool | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 53:65 | -12 | 57 |
| 15 | Doncaster | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 47:68 | -21 | 57 |
| 16 | Wigan | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 49:57 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Peterborough | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 63:65 | -2 | 53 |
| 18 | Burton | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 48:58 | -10 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 51:68 | -17 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 57:69 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 51:59 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale ✔ | 45 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 36:59 | -23 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham ✔ | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | 39:68 | -29 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton ✔ | 45 | 9 | 8 | 28 | 37:71 | -34 | 35 |
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