Bradford City manager Graham Alexander was pleased with his team's 2-1 win over FC United in a friendly match. The match saw five of the summer signings, including Friday recruit Henry Cartwright, feature in the game.

What happened?

The match was played at Broadhurst Park, with Bradford City using 24 players, including trialists Jordan Davies and Ben Heneghan, who headed the equaliser. New midfielder Adam Phillips completed the comeback win with a cross that flew straight in.

Why it matters for Bradford City

The win is a positive sign for Bradford City, who are currently 4th in League One with 77 points from 46 games, and 26 points behind leaders Lincoln. The team has scored 58 goals and conceded 51, with a goal difference of +7.

What comes next?

Bradford City will face Halifax in their next friendly match, with Alexander hoping that defenders Aden Baldwin and Joe Wright, who missed the FC United match, will be fit to play. The team will continue to work on their out-of-possession game, with a focus on the press, as they prepare for the new season.