Bradford City vs Stockport County: match statistics
Bradford City presents impressive home form with 73% of matches won at home and a +12 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per home match with only 7% of games without a goal scored, and their 47% clean sheets testify to a solid defense. Stockport County, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match), fares worse on away trips with 50% wins and a higher indicator of goalless matches (21%). The key factor is Bradford's advantage in xG statistics on their own turf (1.67 vs 1.32 for Stockport away) as well as the hosts' better scoring efficiency. The recent form of both teams is variable; however, Bradford's home advantage and their impressive statistics at Valley Parade speak for a home victory, although an even and exciting match is expected.
Bradford City vs Stockport County: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bradford City played Stockport County in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Bradford City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Stockport County: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bradford City scores 1.30 and concedes 1.10 goals per match. Stockport County scores 1.40 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bradford City 57%, Stockport County 60%. Over 2.5: Bradford City 57%, Stockport County 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Bradford City has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.43. Bradford City: 12.7 shots per match, Stockport County: 12.3.
Match halves
Bradford City: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.70. Stockport County: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Bradford City: 46-60 (10 goals). Stockport County: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents impressive home form with 73% of matches won at home and a +12 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 1.6 goals per home match with only 7% of games without a goal scored, and their 47% clean sheets testify to a solid defense. Stockport County, despite good recent form (2.2 points per match), fares worse on away trips with 50% wins and a higher indicator of goalless matches (21%). The key factor is Bradford's advantage in xG statistics on their own turf (1.67 vs 1.32 for Stockport away) as well as the hosts' better scoring efficiency. The recent form of both teams is variable; however, Bradford's home advantage and their impressive statistics at Valley Parade speak for a home victory, although an even and exciting match is expected.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bradford City | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Stockport County is 83% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Bradford City · 2.2 pts / match - Stockport County
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.
Stockport County is 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.3 goals / match - Bradford City · 1.4 goals / match - Stockport County
Bradford City is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.1 goals / match - Bradford City · 1.17 goals / match - Stockport County
Bradford City scores in 80% of matches (24 of 30 matches), while Stockport County keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 matches).
Stockport County scores in 83% of matches (25 of 30 matches), while Bradford City keeps a clean sheet in 33% (10 of 30 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bradford City
Over / Under - Stockport County
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Stockport County is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.3 pts / match - Bradford City · 1.47 pts / match - Stockport County
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bradford City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Stockport County - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (10 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bradford City
Stockport County
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 | Stockport County | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.40 | 2.59 | • 2.57 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 51% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 50% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 77% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Bradford City 1 - 0 - 0 Stockport County. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bradford City vs Stockport County?
The EFL League One match finished Bradford City 1:0 Stockport County. 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 Stockport County?
Bradford City score 1.30 goals per game on average and Stockport County 1.40. The EFL League One average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Bradford City's matches and 60% of Stockport County's.
What form are Bradford City and Stockport County in?
Over the last 5 games Bradford City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Stockport County 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bradford City vs Stockport County?
The statistical background for Bradford City vs Stockport County — 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.