CARDIFF CITY v BRADFORD CITY. Match thread

[Michael Morris]

Saturday 20th September, ko 3:00pm

Match Officials:

Referee: Martin Woods
Assistant Referee: David Flynn
Assistant Referee: Sean Rothwell
Fourth Official: Steven Copeland

Ahead of the weekend this is a 1st v 2nd fixture. At ko that may have changed depending on the results from the 12.30 games.

Cardiff City:

• Unbeaten at home this season, winning all three league matches and two cup ties
• Best defensive record in League One: just 2 goals conceded in 7 games
• Recent League form: W-W-W-W-D, including a dominant 4–0 win over Plymouth
• Key stat: No team has scored from open play against Cardiff in the League this season


Bradford City:

• Strong attacking side with 14 goals scored, second only to Huddersfield
• Away form is patchy: 1 win in 4 league away games, including a loss to Doncaster
• Recent League form: W-D-W-L-W, with a thrilling 3–2 win over Wimbledon
• Defensive frailties: 10 goals conceded, including 5 away from home

[ninian opinian]

Approximately 2,500 away tickets sold plus they’ve sold 5,000 for Newcastle the following week, that’s great support.

Bradford match day thread link below is an Interesting read. I was surprised by the number of their fans who have lived in Cardiff or have links here.

https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?thr...iff-away.9342/

[City123]

Fans seem quite confident of nullifying our newfound passing style

[Michael Morris]

[Canton Kev]

Approximately 2,500 away tickets sold plus they’ve sold 5,000 for Newcastle the following week, that’s great support.

Bradford match day thread link below is an Interesting read. I was surprised by the number of their fans who have lived in Cardiff or have links here.

https://bantamtalk.com/index.php?thr...iff-away.9342/

They seem like a surprisingly tolerable and sensible bunch

[goats]

They seem like a surprisingly tolerable and sensible bunch

Theyve not really had a good time last 10/20 years have they? On the up finally, was glad to see them promoted last year…..

[Trigger]

Seem a well supported club in a decent sized city for a club that seems to have been league 2/1 for as long as I remember.

[MOZZER2]

Dylan Lawlor and Gabriel Osho set for late fitness tests after being substituted in the win over Exeter City.

In more positive news, Alex Robertson is in line for his first appearance of the season

[RichardM]

How to ruin an iconic photo

[tforturton]

I think this one is going to be tough. First v Second - a real test of our progress.

[BLUETIT]

I think this one is going to be tough. First v Second - a real test of our progress.

Promoted V relegated

[Cleve van Leef]

Promoted V relegated

Relegated v Promoted, Shirley?

[TheBirchgrovePub]

5 points from 12 on the road for Bradford. Nothing to fear here

[ToTaL ITK]

If we fall apart and lose poorly. I for one will be a bit upset.

[Don Corleone]

Seems Osho and Lawlor are doubts for Saturday’s game

[Steve the Tea]

How to ruin an iconic photo

My view entirely. This season's covers are tacky and classless.

StT.
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[Ninian1962]

Fans seem quite confident of nullifying our newfound passing style

Bradford like to play a 3-4-3 system so we will have to make sure we are not outnumbered and outfought in midfield

[Des Parrot]

Bradford like to play a 3-4-3 system so we will have to make sure we are not outnumbered and outfought in midfield

They keep their wingers very wide, as do we. It’ll be interesting how that pans out. Kpakio & Bagan will be busy.

[Don Corleone]

My view entirely. This season's covers are tacky and classless.

StT.
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Yes , it just doesn’t work, the pics look silly!