Bradford City supporters provided a vibrant backdrop to their team's Carabao Cup success at Leyton Orient last night. The Bantams' 556-strong away following was captured in a series of images by photographer Thomas Gadd at the BetWright Stadium. The 3,165-strong crowd witnessed Bradford City progress in the cup competition, adding to the positive mood around the club's current campaign.
The travelling contingent, which included the iconic City Gent Lenny Berry, created a lively atmosphere throughout the match. A gallery of 17 images published just hours after the final whistle shows fans in full voice, draped in claret and amber, celebrating their team's advancement. This visual record offers a snapshot of the passion that follows Bradford City on the road. The victory provides a timely boost ahead of a busy period in the league, where the team currently sits fourth.
Graham Alexander's side heads into its next match with momentum on multiple fronts. In League One, Bradford City holds fourth place with nine points from five games, recording three wins and two losses. Their recent form reads WLLWW, and they have scored five goals while conceding four so far this season. This leaves them just three points behind early leaders Sheffield Wednesday, keeping them firmly in the promotion conversation at this early stage. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings as the campaign develops.
Attention now swiftly turns back to league action and a trip to face Notts County this Saturday, September 12th. Notts County currently occupy 12th position, setting up an intriguing contest. Securing another positive result on the road will be the immediate objective for Alexander's squad as they look to maintain their position near the top of the table. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
The cup win and the unwavering support shown in London show a growing sense of optimism around Valley Parade. With a solid defensive record and a busy week ahead, the team will aim to build on this success. Bradford City's next challenge is an away fixture against Notts County on September 12th.
