Bradford City is preparing for the fixture announcement with Graham Alexander expecting a tough League One season. The Bantams will discover their opening opponents at midday ahead of Monday's return for pre-season.

What's the League One Landscape?

The presence of recent Premier League and FA Cup winners Leicester suggests the division will be tougher than last season.

Key Players and Teams

Graham Alexander mentioned Sheffield Wednesday, MK Dons, and Bromley as strong teams in the division. Alexander also talked about Notts County, a famous old club back into League One.

What Comes Next?

The draw for the opening round of the Carabao Cup takes place from 4:30 pm, with City being ball number six in the northern section. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Burnley W 11-0 Bradford City (2024-12-01) | City is currently ranked 10th in the early promotion prices with Leicester as the odds-on favorite.

Bradford City's Chances

Alexander believes that every team finds it difficult to consistently win, regardless of the names and strengths of the opposition. He expects a tough season but is confident in his team's abilities. The Bantams will look to build on their fourth-spot finish in their first time back at the level since 2019.