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Bradford predicted lineup vs BarnsleyMOST USED XI

Bradford's expected lineup at home to Barnsley in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 10 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back three of Baldwin, Pennington and Gillesphey, and Beesley and Jackson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 26 of the last 30 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 10 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bradford, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 26 of last 30
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87%
4-2-3-1
7%
3-4-3
7%

Sets up with a back three in 93% of matches.

Most Common Bradford Starting XI

Based on 10 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Bradford's expected lineup?
Bradford's expected lineup at home to Barnsley in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 10 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back three of Baldwin, Pennington and Gillesphey, and Beesley and Jackson further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): McCracken, Baldwin, Pennington, Gillesphey, Neufville, Connolly, Sarcevic, Touray, Pointon, Beesley, Jackson.
Who started Bradford's last match?
Bradford's starting XI on 19 Sept 2026 in the League One (3-4-2-1): J. McCracken, M. Pennington, A. Baldwin, George Christopher John Pratt, J. Neufville, B. Pointon, C. Connolly, I. Touray, K. Jackson, A. Sarcevic, J. Beesley.
What was Bradford's last result?
Bradford beat Luton 1–0 on 19 Sept 2026.
When did Bradford last win?
Bradford last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Luton 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Bradford?
A. Sarcevic has taken the most penalties for Bradford in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for Bradford this season?
J. McCracken leads with 10 starts for Bradford across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bradford use most often?
Bradford have used a 3-4-2-1 in 9 of their 9 matches this season.
Which Bradford goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Jon McCracken has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bradford this season, starting 10 matches.
Which Bradford defender has started the most this season?
Matthew Pennington has made the most starts as defender for Bradford this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Bradford midfielder has started the most this season?
I. Touray has made the most starts as midfielder for Bradford this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Bradford forward has started the most this season?
Jake Beesley has made the most starts as forward for Bradford this season, starting 9 matches.
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