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

As Bradford prepare to host Stockport on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: League One fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Bradford, currently 6th in the standings with 49 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 32 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Stockport, sitting 4th with 53 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Bradford and Stockport have favored Bradford, with Stockport claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Luton, Bradford recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Walker, Tilt, Baldwin, Pennington, Touray, Metcalfe, Power, Neufville, Wright, Jackson, Mullin. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Stockport's last outing came against Leyton Orient, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Hinchliffe, Edun, Pye, Hills, Dacres-Cogley, Norwood, Bailey, Osborn, Olaofe, Diamond, Wootton. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Bradford are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Bradford and Stockport are expected to use their standard structures. 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 2.4 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Stockport's games average 2.2 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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