Bradford vs Stevenage - League One

The history between Bradford and Stevenage lends this League One fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at University of Bradford Stadium on October 17, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

In the League One table, Bradford currently occupy 2nd and Stevenage sit 9th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Bradford have been picking up results at a respectable clip, DWDWW over their last five with a season win rate of 55.56%. Stevenage have struggled to string results together away from home, WWWLW over their last five with a win rate of 37.5%. Where Bradford have leaned on defensive discipline, Stevenage have often taken the initiative going forward, and that stylistic difference should shape the contest. It has also been claimed that 'many believe' a points deduction would not be sufficient if it resulted in City spending just one season outside the Premier League.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Bradford and Stevenage have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. There is interest in adding another forward player who can play in one of those wide No 10 roles behind the striker in the 3-4-2-1 formation that Sage is expected to continue with at Selhurst Park.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With J. Marriott topping the League One scoring charts at 8 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. The 18-year-old winger came on in the second half of City's first pre-season game against Inter and was one of the standout players, looking sharp and going close to either scoring or assisting a goal on a number of occasions.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Given the balance of the numbers, Bradford should have enough to edge it — a 3-2 victory looks the most likely outcome. With positions in the League One table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Paul Pogba has given his verdict(Image: @raushansays) Manchester City reportedly breached another Premier League regulation following their commanding 3-0 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, after manager Enzo Maresca failed to speak with radio broadcasters.