Bradford lineup vs Huddersfield

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Bradford's expected lineup vs Huddersfield, Sat 31 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 17 matches): McCracken (15); Pennington (14), Baldwin (13), Gillesphey (9), Pratt (8); Sarcevic (14), Connolly (14), Touray (14), Pointon (10); Beesley (14), Jackson (11). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Peterborough match on 27 Oct.

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  • MANAGERM. Duff appointed manager10 Oct
  • TRANSFERDoyle signs from Bradford3 Oct · Free agent
  • TRANSFERO'Keeffe signs from Barnsley31 Aug · Transfer
  • TRANSFERMorgan joins on loan from QPR30 Aug · Loan
  • TRANSFERMatthews joins on loan from Portsmouth30 Aug · Loan
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Bradford predicted lineup vs Huddersfield

MOST USED XI

Bradford's expected lineup at home to Huddersfield in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 17 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back four of Pennington, Baldwin, Gillesphey and Pratt, 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 17 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.

Bradford are 4th in the L1 on 22 points from 12 games. They have W1 D4 L0 in their last five.

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M. Duff
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Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 26 of last 30
3-4-2-1
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 17 official matches this season

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

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Bradford transfers

LAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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IN · 9
  • DDoylefrom BradfordFree agentOCT '26
  • OO'Keeffefrom BarnsleyTransferAUG '26
  • MMorganfrom QPRLoanAUG '26
  • MMatthewsfrom PortsmouthLoanAUG '26
  • PPrattfrom BlackburnLoanAUG '26
  • DDawsonfrom RotherhamFree agentAUG '26
  • WWelchfrom EvertonTransferAUG '26
  • CCartwrightfrom LeicesterTransferJUL '26
  • CCartwrightfrom LeicesterTransferJUL '26
OUT · 3
  • WWrightto DundeeTransferAUG '26
  • WWalkerto WatfordTransferAUG '26
  • EEvansto NorthamptonFree agentAUG '26
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Bradford

What is Bradford's expected lineup?
Bradford's expected lineup at home to Huddersfield in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 17 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back four of Pennington, Baldwin, Gillesphey and Pratt, 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, Pennington, Baldwin, Gillesphey, Pratt, Sarcevic, Connolly, Touray, Pointon, Beesley, Jackson.
Who started Bradford's last match?
Bradford's starting XI on 27 Oct 2026 in the EFL Cup (3-4-2-1): J. McCracken, R. Welch, M. Pennington, M. Gillesphey, C. O'Keeffe, G. Lapslie, C. Connolly, I. Touray, A. Sarcevic, B. Pointon, J. Beesley.
What was Bradford's last result?
Bradford beat Peterborough 2–0 on 27 Oct 2026.
When did Bradford last win?
Bradford last won on 27 Oct 2026, beating Peterborough 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Bradford?
N. Powell has taken the most penalties for Bradford this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Bradford this season?
J. McCracken leads with 15 starts for Bradford across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bradford use most often?
Bradford have used a 3-4-2-1 in 16 of their 16 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 15 matches.
Which Bradford defender has started the most this season?
Matthew Pennington has made the most starts as defender for Bradford this season, starting 14 matches.
Which Bradford midfielder has started the most this season?
I. Touray has made the most starts as midfielder for Bradford this season, starting 14 matches.
Which Bradford forward has started the most this season?
Jake Beesley has made the most starts as forward for Bradford this season, starting 14 matches.
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Bradford past seasons

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2024-25League Two3rd78
2023-24League Two9th69
2022-23League Two6th76
2021-22League Two14th58
2020-21League Two15th59
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