Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers
Bradford City
Bolton Wanderers
Bradford City 0–1 Bolton Wanderers
Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers played out a goalless draw at Valley Parade, a result that the pre-match model had flagged as highly plausible given both sides' underlying defensive structures this season.
Bolton Wanderers claimed an impressive away victory to boost their season.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Bolton Wanderers end of the standings.
Bradford City 0-0 Bolton Wanderers: A Goalless Draw That the Numbers Actually Justified
Bradford City and Bolton Wanderers played out a goalless draw at Valley Parade, a result that the pre-match model had flagged as highly plausible given both sides' underlying defensive structures this season.
Read full report →- 43'off: Eoin Toal
- 46'off: Curtis Tilt
- 61'off: Bobby Pointon
- 61'off: Jenson Metcalfe
- 62'off: J. Wright
- 65'off: Ibrahim Cissoko
- 65'off: Rúben Rodrigues
- 76'off: Mason Burstow
- 76'off: Ethan Erhahon
- 81'Right foot shot
- 90+1'Argument
- 90+2'off: M. Power
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the League One standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bristol City | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 1 |  Lincoln City | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | 103 |
| 1 |  Lincoln | 42 | 28 | 9 | 5 | 93 |
| 2 |  Cardiff | 42 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 82 |
| 2 |  Cardiff City | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 91 |
| 3 |  Bolton | 43 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 73 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 77 |
What was the final score of Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers?
The match finished 0-1 to Bolton Wanderers.
Who won Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers?
Bolton Wanderers won the match 1-0.
When did Bradford City vs Bolton Wanderers take place?
The match took place on Thursday, 14 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Bolton Wanderers won 1-0 at Bradford City in League One. Our model favored a Bradford City victory at 42% probability, a pick that missed. Bolton broke through despite Bradford's recent form showing one win in five matches with both teams scoring in every outing. The visitor's solitary goal proved decisive on the day, extending Bolton's head-to-head advantage in recent meetings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
The result narrows the gap between fourth and fifth place in League One. Bolton's second win in their last five games suggests a potential upturn, though their goal difference of minus one remains a concern. Bradford's inability to score at home against a side they have faced repeatedly this season raises questions about their attacking consistency despite occupying a playoff position.
Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers · League One · 14/05/2026, 20:00:00