Bradford lineup today vs Leyton Orient

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Bradford's expected lineup vs Leyton Orient, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): McCracken (10); Baldwin (9), Pennington (9), Gillesphey (8); Connolly (9), Sarcevic (9), Touray (9), Jackson (8); Beesley (10), Neufville (8), Phillips (6). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Rotherham match on 6 Oct.

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Bradford predicted lineup vs Leyton Orient

MOST USED XI

Bradford's expected lineup at home to Leyton Orient in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back three of Baldwin, Pennington and Gillesphey, and Beesley, Neufville and Phillips further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • 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 12 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 2nd in the L1 on 16 points from 8 games. They have W3 D1 L1 in their last five.

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

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

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Based on 12 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 today?
Bradford's expected lineup at home to Leyton Orient in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 12 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back three of Baldwin, Pennington and Gillesphey, and Beesley, Neufville and Phillips 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, Connolly, Sarcevic, Touray, Jackson, Beesley, Neufville, Phillips.
Who started Bradford's last match?
Bradford's starting XI on 3 Oct 2026 in the League One (3-4-2-1): C. Dawson, M. Pennington, A. Baldwin, George Christopher John Pratt, K. Jackson, A. Sarcevic, C. Connolly, I. Touray, A. Phillips, B. Pointon, J. Beesley.
What was Bradford's last result?
Bradford beat Rotherham 4–0 on 6 Oct 2026.
When did Bradford last win?
Bradford last won on 6 Oct 2026, beating Rotherham 4–0.
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. Beesley 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 11 of their 11 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 9 matches.
Which Bradford midfielder has started the most this season?
I. Touray has made the most starts as midfielder for Bradford this season, starting 9 matches.
Which Bradford forward has started the most this season?
Jake Beesley has made the most starts as forward for Bradford this season, starting 10 matches.
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