Bradford City prepare to host Stevenage this Saturday aiming to extend their five-match unbeaten run in League One. The Bantams sit second in the table with 17 points from nine games, just two points behind leaders Plymouth.
Their recent form includes three wins and two draws, with the latest result a goalless stalemate at home to Leyton Orient last weekend. That defensive solidity has been a feature, with only five goals conceded all season.
Opposition preview
Stevenage arrive in ninth place with mixed recent results. They have won three of their last four, including a 1-0 victory over Wigan last time out, but lost their most recent away trip to Leyton Orient.
Starting lineups and tactics
Bradford lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Orient, with Jon McCracken in goal behind a back three of Matthew Pennington, Aden Baldwin and George Pratt. Stevenage's last outing saw them deploy a 4-4-1-1 shape, with experienced striker Josh Magennis leading the line. The full squad available for selection is listed on the club's squad page.
The fixture is scheduled for Saturday 17 October at Valley Parade with a 3pm kick-off. Bradford will be looking to use their strong home base to close the gap at the top. All upcoming matches are detailed on the fixtures list.
