Bradford City vs Doncaster: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Bradford prepare to host Doncaster Rovers on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30 under referee Hicks, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Bradford, currently 4th in the standings with 55 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 38 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Doncaster Rovers, sitting 18th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Bradford and Doncaster Rovers have favored Doncaster Rovers, with Bradford claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Overall, Doncaster Rovers have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.

In their previous league match against Stockport, Bradford recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Walker, Tilt, Baldwin, Pennington, Wright, Metcalfe, Evans, Neufville, Pointon, Sarcevic, Wheatley. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Doncaster Rovers's last outing came against Huddersfield, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Lo-Tutala, Senior, Mcgrath, Byrne, Sterry, Close, Gibson, Gotts, Bailey, Molyneux , Lee. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Bradford are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, while Doncaster Rovers are likely to counter with a 4-1-4-1 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Bradford's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Doncaster Rovers's games average 2.5 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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