Barnsley vs Bradford City โ€” League One Match Preview

Barnsley face Bradford City in League One at Oakwell Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC.

Barnsley sit 12th in the League One table with 50 points from 36 games (13W 11D 12L), while Bradford City are 4th with 65 points (19W 8D 11L).

Recent Form

Barnsley recent form: DDDWL. D 1-1 vs Wigan Athletic (H, 2026-03-17 20:00:00). D 2-2 vs Mansfield Town (A, 2026-03-14 15:00:00). D 1-1 vs Cardiff City (H, 2026-03-10 19:45:00). W 2-1 vs Exeter City (H, 2026-03-07 15:00:00). L 0-1 vs Wycombe Wanderers (H, 2026-03-03 19:45:00).

Bradford City recent form: DLWWL. D 1-1 vs Mansfield Town (H, 2026-03-17 19:45:00). L 2-0 vs Wigan Athletic (A, 2026-03-14 15:00:00). W 0-2 vs Port Vale (A, 2026-03-11 19:45:00). W 2-1 vs Leyton Orient (H, 2026-03-07 15:00:00). L 2-1 vs Reading (A, 2026-02-28 15:00:00).

League One League Table

League One League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1Lincoln City3824957134+3781
2Cardiff City3823787341+3276
3Bolton Wanderers38171565538+1766
4Bradford City38198114842+665
5Stockport County36178115047+359
6Reading381513105750+758
7Huddersfield Town38169135848+1057
8Stevenage37169124038+257
9Wycombe Wanderers381511125541+1456
10Plymouth Argyle38175165753+456
11Luton Town38159145148+354
12Barnsley361311125959050
13Peterborough United37154185651+549
14AFC Wimbledon37147164854-649
15Mansfield Town361113124340+346
16Leyton Orient37136185362-945
17Doncaster Rovers37128174059-1944
18Burton Albion381110174253-1143
19Exeter City38119184250-842
20Wigan Athletic371012153951-1242
21Blackpool38118194663-1741
22Rotherham United3799193555-2036
23Northampton Town3898213252-2035
24Port Vale35610192849-2128

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Barnsley have won 5 times, Bradford City have won 1 times, and 4 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 2.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 40% of H2H meetings.

  • 2025-10-18 14:00:00: Bradford City 2-2 Barnsley (League One)
  • 2019-01-12 15:00:00: Barnsley 3-0 Bradford City (League One)
  • 2018-08-11 14:00:00: Bradford City 0-2 Barnsley (League One)
  • 2016-01-26 19:45:00: Bradford City 0-1 Barnsley (League One)
  • 2015-08-22 14:00:00: Barnsley 0-0 Bradford City (League One)

Season Statistics

Barnsley: 1.2 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.2 Goals Conceded (Avg), 0 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

Bradford City: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 60% BTTS Rate.

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About Barnsley vs Bradford City Match

Competition

League One

Kick-off

Saturday, April 18, 2026

14:00 (local time)

Venue

Oakwell Stadium

Barnsley face Bradford City in League One in Oakwell Stadium, kicking off on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 14:00. Barnsley sit 12th in the table with 50 points, while Bradford City are 4th with 65 points. Barnsley's recent form reads DDDWL while Bradford City come into this game in DLWWL form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Barnsley
5
4
1
Bradford City
5 Wins4 Draws1 Win

2.5

Avg Goals Per Match

17 - 8

Total Goals H2H

40%

Both Teams Scored

40%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Bradford City2 - 2Barnsley
Barnsley3 - 0Bradford City
Bradford City0 - 2Barnsley

Based on the last 10 meetings between Barnsley and Bradford City, Barnsley have the upper hand with 5 wins compared to Bradford City's 1. Their meetings average 2.5 goals per game. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1.2Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
1.2Goals Conceded (Avg)1
0
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
80%
BTTS Rate
60%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Barnsley
DDDWL
D1-1vsWigan Athletic2026-03-17 20:00:00H
D2-2vsMansfield Town2026-03-14 15:00:00A
D1-1vsCardiff City2026-03-10 19:45:00H
W2-1vsExeter City2026-03-07 15:00:00H
L0-1vsWycombe Wanderers2026-03-03 19:45:00H
Bradford City
DLWWL
D1-1vsMansfield Town2026-03-17 19:45:00H
L2-0vsWigan Athletic2026-03-14 15:00:00A
W0-2vsPort Vale2026-03-11 19:45:00A
W2-1vsLeyton Orient2026-03-07 15:00:00H
L2-1vsReading2026-02-28 15:00:00A

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Bradford City2 - 2Barnsley
2025-10-18 14:00:00 โ€ข League One
Barnsley3 - 0Bradford City
2019-01-12 15:00:00 โ€ข League One
Bradford City0 - 2Barnsley
2018-08-11 14:00:00 โ€ข League One
Bradford City0 - 1Barnsley
2016-01-26 19:45:00 โ€ข League One
Barnsley0 - 0Bradford City
2015-08-22 14:00:00 โ€ข League One
Bradford City1 - 0Barnsley
2015-04-25 14:00:00 โ€ข League One

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League One Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City382495+3781
2Cardiff City382378+3276
3Bolton Wanderers3817156+1766
4Bradford City3819811+665
5Stockport County3617811+359
6Reading38151310+758
7Huddersfield Town3816913+1057
8Stevenage3716912+257
9Wycombe Wanderers38151112+1456
10Plymouth Argyle3817516+456
11Luton Town3815914+354
12Barnsley36131112050
13Peterborough United3715418+549
14AFC Wimbledon3714716-649
15Mansfield Town36111312+346
16Leyton Orient3713618-945
17Doncaster Rovers3712817-1944
18Burton Albion38111017-1143
19Exeter City3811918-842
20Wigan Athletic37101215-1242
21Blackpool3811819-1741
22Rotherham United379919-2036
23Northampton Town389821-2035
24Port Vale3561019-2128

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