Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers: match statistics
Bradford City holds a decisive advantage in home matches with an impressive record of 69% wins and a positive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home game, failing to score in just 8% of their matches, which highlights an effective offensive unit. Doncaster Rovers show very poor away form with 62% losses, a negative goal difference of -12, and a mere 23% win rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.77 goals per away game and fail to score in 46% of their outings. Considering Bradford's solid defense (38% clean sheets), this significantly limits Doncaster's chances. Despite Bradford's recent dip in form, the stark contrast between Bradford's home stats and Doncaster's away record clearly points to a home victory.
Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bradford City played against Doncaster Rovers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Bradford City has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Doncaster Rovers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bradford City scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.15. Doncaster Rovers scores 1.15 and allows 1.63. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Bradford City's games and 56% of Doncaster Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 52%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.41 per game. Bradford City takes 12.3 shots per game, while Doncaster Rovers takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Bradford City leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Doncaster Rovers leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.52 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bradford City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Doncaster Rovers, it is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bradford City holds a decisive advantage in home matches with an impressive record of 69% wins and a positive goal difference of +9. The hosts score an average of 1.62 goals per home game, failing to score in just 8% of their matches, which highlights an effective offensive unit. Doncaster Rovers show very poor away form with 62% losses, a negative goal difference of -12, and a mere 23% win rate. The visitors concede an average of 1.77 goals per away game and fail to score in 46% of their outings. Considering Bradford's solid defense (38% clean sheets), this significantly limits Doncaster's chances. Despite Bradford's recent dip in form, the stark contrast between Bradford's home stats and Doncaster's away record clearly points to a home victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bradford City | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Doncaster Rovers is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Bradford City · 1.6 pts / game - Doncaster Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bradford City is 13% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Bradford City · 1.15 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
Bradford City is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Bradford City · 1.63 goals / game - Doncaster Rovers
Bradford City scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 meczów), while Doncaster Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (6 of 27 meczów).
Doncaster Rovers scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bradford City
Over / Under - Doncaster Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Doncaster Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 30%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bradford City
Doncaster Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Bradford City | Liga | Doncaster Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.44 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.78 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bradford City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Doncaster Rovers. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:0 Doncaster Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
Bradford City score 1.30 goals per game on average and Doncaster Rovers 1.15. The EFL League One average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Bradford City's matches and 56% of Doncaster Rovers's.
What form are Bradford City and Doncaster Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Doncaster Rovers 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.