Bradford City suffered a defeat against Bolton Wanderers. Xav Simons scored in the 81st minute.

What happened?

The match was intense, with both teams creating chances. Bradford City hit the woodwork twice. Bolton Wanderers' manager, Steven Schumacher, kept the same starting lineup as the first leg. Bradford City brought back Bobby Pointon on the left side of their attack.

Key moments

Ruben Rodrigues attempted to chip Sam Walker from a good 10 yards inside his own half. Josh Sheehan got an opportunity from close range but could not beat the wall. Bolton Wanderers also got a half-chance from their first corner.

Aftermath

The loss is a significant setback for Bradford City. Their last result was a 11-0 loss to Burnley on 2024-12-01. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Last result | Burnley W 11-0 Bradford City (2024-12-01) | Bolton Wanderers will face Stockport County in the play-off final.