Bradford City vs York City prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
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The third round of the English Football League Trophy will see Bradford City take on York City on November 10, 2026. Both teams will be looking to give their fans something to celebrate.
Bradford City vs York City: team news and expert analysis
With 77 points, the Bradford club finished fourth in League One, but then immediately suffered a playoff defeat to Bolton. They are clearly aiming to become the division's leaders this season, although there have been plenty of draws, and they even lost to Huddersfield. In the League Cup, however, they comfortably defeated Peterborough. This week, they thrashed Marine 7-0 in the cup.
York's team won the National League last season. They are now holding their place near the top of the table in the fourth tier, having lost only a couple of times at this level so far. Their recent rounds, however, brought defeats against both Barnet and Grimsby. They did claim a convincing cup victory over Northampton, though.
The home side currently have a 100% record in the Trophy, having won both of their matches. The League One newcomers suffered a 1-3 defeat to Newcastle United U21. They also lost to Rotherham on penalties after a draw.
Previous matches: Bradford City vs York City
There have been nine official head-to-head meetings in total, and Bradford have never lost in regular time. They have won only twice, though.
They are still the higher-rated side. Our pick is a win for the home team (odds – 1.88).
Bradford City vs York City: key statistics and trends
- Bradford City have won two of their last five matches
- Bradford City score an average of 0.77 goals and concede 0.62 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 15% of Bradford's matches, while the average total goals per match is 1.38
- York City have lost twice in their last three matches
- York City score an average of 1.71 goals and concede 1.5 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 71% of York's matches, while the average total goals per match is 3.21
Bradford City vs York City: possible starting lineups
Bradford City play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): McCreadie — Pratt, Baldwin, Pennington — Toure, Connolly, Sarcevic, O'Keeffe — Lapslie, Swan — Jackson
York City play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): McNally — Fallowfield, Johnson, Kitching — Jack Hunt, Alex Hunt, Banks, Boyes — Reid, Maguire — Pearce
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