Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers, 2023-24 English League Two, Regular Season
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Tyreik Wright (Bradford City).
- 1': James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Calum Kavanagh (Bradford City).
- 2': Matthew Craig (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Tyreik Wright (Bradford City).
- 3': James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Attempt missed. Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Joe Ironside.
- 7': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Brad Halliday.
- 8': Offside, Bradford City. Brad Halliday is caught offside.
- 9': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Ciarán Kelly.
- 9': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Calum Kavanagh.
- 12': Clarke Oduor (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Matthew Craig (Doncaster Rovers).
- 17': Foul by Clarke Oduor (Bradford City).
- 17': Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Clarke Oduor (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Owen Bailey with a headed pass.
- 18': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Clarke Oduor.
- 19': Attempt missed. James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Richard Wood with a headed pass following a corner.
- 20': Delay in match because of an injury Richard Wood (Doncaster Rovers).
- 21': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 24': Attempt missed. Tyreik Wright (Bradford City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Alex Gilliead with a cross.
- 25': Foul by Kevin McDonald (Bradford City).
- 25': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 26': Foul by Alex Gilliead (Bradford City).
- 26': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Foul by Sam Stubbs (Bradford City).
- 26': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 27': Delay in match because of an injury Sam Stubbs (Bradford City).
- 28': Sam Stubbs (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Andy Cook.
- 30': Brad Halliday (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers).
- 30': James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Foul by Andy Cook (Bradford City).
- 31': Tom Anderson (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Kevin McDonald (Bradford City).
- 32': Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Kevin McDonald (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 34': Attempt missed. Matthew Craig (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by James Maxwell with a headed pass.
- 35': Attempt saved. Andy Cook (Bradford City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 37': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Sam Stubbs.
- 38': Foul by Brad Halliday (Bradford City).
- 38': Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Alex Gilliead (Bradford City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 41': Foul by Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers).
- 41': Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Offside, Bradford City. Andy Cook is caught offside.
- 42': Foul by Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers).
- 42': Sam Stubbs (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
- 44': Foul by Calum Kavanagh (Bradford City).
- 44': Jamie Sterry (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Goal! Bradford City 0, Doncaster Rovers 1. Luke Molyneux (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Harrison Biggins with a through ball.
- 45'+1': Foul by Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers).
- 45'+1': Sam Stubbs (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Brad Halliday (Bradford City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andy Cook.
- 45'+3': Corner, Bradford City. Conceded by James Maxwell.
- 45'+4': Foul by Clarke Oduor (Bradford City).
- 45'+4': Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Bradford City 0, Doncaster Rovers 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Bradford City 0, Doncaster Rovers 1.
- 46': Attempt saved. Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Joe Ironside.
- 48': Attempt missed. Jamie Sterry (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 51': Foul by James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers).
- 51': Tyreik Wright (Bradford City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 53': Attempt saved. Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Owen Bailey.
- 56': Foul by Calum Kavanagh (Bradford City).
- 56': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Attempt missed. Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luke Molyneux with a cross.
- 59': Foul by Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City).
- 59': James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Foul by Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City).
- 60': Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 61': Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card.
- 62': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Sam Stubbs.
- 62': Attempt missed. Harrison Biggins (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 63': Substitution, Bradford City. Lewis Richards replaces Kevin McDonald.
- 63': Substitution, Bradford City. Adam Wilson replaces Calum Kavanagh.
- 63': Substitution, Bradford City. Tyler Smith replaces Tyreik Wright.
- 68': Foul by Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers).
- 68': Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Attempt missed. Lewis Richards (Bradford City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Alex Gilliead.
- 71': Attempt saved. Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Owen Bailey.
- 72': Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Zain Westbrooke replaces Harrison Biggins.
- 72': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Lewis Richards.
- 74': Offside, Bradford City. Tyler Smith is caught offside.
- 75': Substitution, Bradford City. Harry Chapman replaces Sam Stubbs.
- 77': Foul by Andy Cook (Bradford City).
- 77': James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Ciarán Kelly (Bradford City).
- 79': Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 80': Attempt saved. James Maxwell (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 80': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Sam Walker.
- 80': Foul by Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers).
- 80': Lewis Richards (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Clarke Oduor (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Foul by Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers).
- 83': Attempt saved. Andy Cook (Bradford City) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Lewis Richards with a cross.
- 84': Goal! Bradford City 1, Doncaster Rovers 1. Tyler Smith (Bradford City) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Harry Chapman with a cross.
- 86': Corner, Doncaster Rovers. Conceded by Ciarán Kelly.
- 88': Substitution, Doncaster Rovers. Tommy Rowe replaces Matthew Craig.
- 90'+1': Foul by Hakeeb Adelakun (Doncaster Rovers).
- 90'+1': Lewis Richards (Bradford City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Adam Wilson (Bradford City).
- 90'+2': Owen Bailey (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Adam Wilson (Bradford City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+4': Foul by Jonathan Tomkinson (Bradford City).
- 90'+4': Joe Ironside (Doncaster Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Thimothée Lo-Tutala (Doncaster Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Bradford City 1, Doncaster Rovers 1.
- 0': Match ends, Bradford City 1, Doncaster Rovers 1.
Game Information
Venue: University of Bradford Stadium
Location: Bradford, England
Attendance: 17,138
EFL League Two Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 21 | +11 | 40 |
| 2 | Swindon Town | 21 | +10 | 40 |
| 3 | Bromley | 21 | +11 | 39 |
| 4 | Notts County | 21 | +13 | 38 |
Line-Ups
Bradford City (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Walker (GK) |
| 15 | Sam Stubbs |
| 18 | Ciaran Kelly |
| 31 | Jonathan Tomkinson |
| 12 | Clarke Oduor |
| 26 | Kevin McDonald |
| 11 | Alex Gilliead |
| 2 | Brad Halliday |
| 9 | Andy Cook |
| 8 | Calum Kavanagh |
| 36 | Tyreik Wright |
Doncaster Rovers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 15 | Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK) |
| 6 | Richard Wood |
| 4 | Tom Anderson |
| 3 | James Maxwell |
| 2 | Jamie Sterry |
| 14 | Harrison Biggins |
| 37 | Matthew Craig |
| 17 | Owen Bailey |
| 20 | Joe Ironside |
| 7 | Luke Molyneux |
| 47 | Hakeeb Adelakun |
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