Port Vale vs Bradford H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Port Vale took on Bradford in the League Two of England on April 1. Port Vale wrapped up the match with a 2-0 triumph.

The scoreline opened on the 11th minute when Lorent Tolaj converted the chance, putting Port Vale ahead. A goal from Mitchell Clark followed, securing the 2-0 result.

In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming face-off sees Port Vale and Bradford renew their battle, 3 months after the previous League Two match which Bradford won 2-1. Port Vale come into this match fresh off a victory over Crewe in League Two on March 29.

Bradford come into this encounter after splitting points with Accrington Stanley on March 29, having maintained an unbeaten streak stretching to two matches.

In this League Two showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Port Vale and Bradford throughout the campaign. Port Vale’s attacking options, under Darren Moore’s management, have been bolstered by Lorent Tolaj and Jayden Stockley, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Port Vale’s top scorer in League Two, Stockley, has nine goals this season, with Tolaj leading their creative tally in the league with eight assists. Port Vale’s attacking depth is further showcased by Ronan Curtis, Ryan Croasdale and Ben Garrity, who have each made valuable contributions this season.

Meanwhile, Bradford’s top finisher Andy Cook and Calum Kavanagh have played important roles in ensuring their attack, under Graham Alexander’s guidance, remains effective. Cook has emerged as Bradford’s leading scorer in League Two this season, netting twelve goals, with Walker contributing six assists to top their creative tally in the league. Bradford have also relied on Alexander Pattison, Bobby Pointon and Antoni Sarcevic to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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Head-to-head

Since December 2020, the teams have clashed five times. Port Vale have won twice, Bradford once, and two games ended in draws. The last time these teams met was on December 26, 2024, in the League Two of England, and Bradford emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Port Vale have managed six goals in these five matches, while Bradford have scored five in total. Overall, Port Vale hold a stronger head-to-head record against Bradford in recent meetings.

Port Vale have won 22 of their 45 matches in League Two this season, with fourteen draws and nine defeats, netting 65 goals (1.44 per match) and conceding 45 (1.00 per match). Bradford have played 45 matches in League Two, with 21 wins, twelve draws, and twelve losses this season, scoring 63 goals, averaging 1.40 per match, while conceding 45, an average of 1.00 per match.

Port Vale are coming off a win in their last match against Crewe, while Bradford played their last match against Accrington Stanley, which ended in a draw. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Port Vale have claimed eight victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn seven times, while in their last twenty matches, Bradford have recorded fourteen wins, four losses, and two draws.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Port Vale - Bradford in real time.

Port Vale kicked off the game with Ben Amos, Connor Hall, Nathan Smith, Jesse Debrah, Jack Shorrock who got substituted by Sam Hart on the 59th minute, Rhys Walters who got substituted by Ethan Chislett on the 70th minute, Ryan Croasdale, Mitchell Clark, Ben Garrity, Lorent Tolaj and Jayden Stockley who got substituted by Ronan Curtis on the 85th minute as starters, with Nathan Broome, Sam Hart, Rico Richards, Jason Lowe, Ronan Curtis, Ethan Chislett and Antwoine Hackford on the bench.

Bradford's starting eleven were Sam Walker, Ciaran Kelly, Paul Huntington who got substituted by Jack Shepherd on the 46th minute, Aden Baldwin, Tayo Adaramola who got substituted by Bobby Pointon on the 46th minute, Richard Smallwood, Alexander Pattison, Bradley Halliday who got substituted by Jamie Walker on the 84th minute, Tyreik Wright, George Lapslie who got substituted by Michael Mellon on the 71st minute and Calum Kavanagh, with Joe Hilton, Neill Byrne, Jack Shepherd, Brandon Khela, Jamie Walker, Bobby Pointon and Michael Mellon on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Port Vale are 2nd with 80 points from their 45 games, while Bradford occupy 3rd spot with 75 points in 45 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Port Vale vs Bradford on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.84 - 2
• Ball Possession: 41 - 59
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 9 - 11
• Shots On Target: 6 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 4
• Shots in the Box: 5 - 9
• Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 2
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 20 - 14
• Corners: 1 - 2
• Throw-Ins: 27 - 27
• Saves: 3 - 4
• Free Kicks: 14 - 19
• Offsides: 0 - 0
• Passes into Final Third: 98 - 131
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 56 - 76
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 10 - 18
• Tackles: 9 - 20
• Completed Tackles: 4 - 12
• Total Crosses: 14 - 15
• Successful Crosses: 3 - 3
• Interceptions: 10 - 7
• Clearances: 42 - 19

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Bradley Halliday, Aden Baldwin, Lorent Tolaj, Richard Smallwood and Michael Mellon were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Port Vale and Bradford in real time. You can watch the goals by Lorent Tolaj and Mitchell Clark as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Port Vale - Bradford are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.