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Bradford predicted lineup vs Cambridge UnitedMOST USED XI

Bradford's expected lineup at home to Cambridge United in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back four of Pennington, Gillesphey, Baldwin and Neufville, and Beesley and Swan 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 5 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.

Graham Alexander, Bradford manager
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Graham Alexander
Since Aug 2026
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.

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What is Bradford's expected lineup?
Bradford's expected lineup at home to Cambridge United in the L1 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 5 official matches: McCracken in goal, a back four of Pennington, Gillesphey, Baldwin and Neufville, and Beesley and Swan 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, Gillesphey, Baldwin, Neufville, Jackson, Touray, Sarcevic, Connolly, Beesley, Swan.
Who started Bradford's last match?
Bradford's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the League One (3-4-2-1): J. McCracken, M. Pennington, A. Baldwin, M. Gillesphey, J. Neufville, A. Sarcevic, C. Connolly, I. Touray, K. Jackson, W. Swan, J. Beesley.
What was Bradford's last result?
Bradford lost to Plymouth 0–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
When did Bradford last win?
Bradford last won on 20 Aug 2026, beating Sheffield Wednesday 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?
M. Gillesphey leads with 5 starts for Bradford across all competitions this season.
What formation does Bradford use most often?
Bradford have used a 3-4-2-1 in 5 of their 5 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 5 matches.
Which Bradford defender has started the most this season?
Macauley Gillesphey has made the most starts as defender for Bradford this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Bradford midfielder has started the most this season?
Kayden Jackson has made the most starts as midfielder for Bradford this season, starting 5 matches.
Which Bradford forward has started the most this season?
Jake Beesley has made the most starts as forward for Bradford this season, starting 5 matches.
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