Cardiff City vs Bradford City - League One Match

Cardiff City vs Bradford City Preview: League One Clash

Cardiff City will host Bradford City at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 17:00 UTC in what promises to be an exciting League One encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Cardiff City head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.

Bradford City head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.

Head-to-Head Record

Bradford City have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 1 of the last 1 encounters compared to Cardiff City's 0 wins. With 0 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Expected Tactics & Formations

Cardiff City are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, while Bradford City will likely deploy a 3-4-2-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.

Match Officials

S. Rothwell will be the referee for this fixture.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 17:00 UTC
• Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
• Competition: League One
• Cardiff City Position: 1st (52 pts)
• Bradford City Position: 3rd (46 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 1): Cardiff City 0W - 0D - 1W Bradford City
• Referee: S. Rothwell