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  • 13 August 2024, Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley FC, 3-0, Lose
  • 08 August 2023, Accrington Stanley FC vs Bradford City, 2-5, Lose
  • 09 August 2022, Accrington Stanley FC vs Tranmere Rovers, 13-14, Lose
  • 24 August 2021, Oldham Athletic vs Accrington Stanley FC, 5-4, Lose
  • 10 August 2021, Rotherham United vs Accrington Stanley FC, 1-2, Win
Accrington Stanley FC
Home
  • 13 August 2024, Grimsby Town vs Bradford City, 10-9, Lose
  • 26 September 2023, Bradford City vs Middlesbrough, 0-2, Lose
  • 29 August 2023, Wrexham FC vs Bradford City, 4-5, Win
  • 08 August 2023, Accrington Stanley FC vs Bradford City, 2-5, Win
  • 23 August 2022, Bradford City vs Blackburn Rovers, 1-2, Lose
Bradford City
Away
EFL Cup
EFL Cup, England

In this decisive EFL Cup encounter, Bradford City emerged as the triumphant side against Accrington Stanley FC in a high-scoring drama with a 5-2 win. While the home team had occasional moments of brilliance, it was the away team that dominated most of the game with their distinct attacking flair and sharpness in both halves.

Accrington Stanley's woes started early on when Bradford netted their first goal within forty-six minutes into the match, giving them a tremendous psychological advantage. Accrington fought back and equalized after 20 minutes into the second half, but this was the only significant moment for them in the match.

A noteworthy pattern in the game was the high number of bookings, with the home team picking up 3 yellow cards compared to the away team's 2. This shows that Accrington Stanley was under a lot more pressure, and this may have contributed to their loss, with their discipline and shape often lost due to persistent fouls. The first yellow card booking in the first half followed by two more in the second half might suggest that Accrington Stanley struggled to cope with Bradford's attacking play.

The number of corner kicks was roughly balanced between both teams, with Accrington Stanley securing 7 against Bradford City's 6, which exhibits that both teams attacked with intensity. Nonetheless, Bradford City seemed to have capitalized on their opportunities more than Accrington did.

Looking at the number of goals, Bradford City's performance was highly impressive. Scoring 5 goals against a side like Accrington Stanley FC shows their attacking prowess and sharpness in front of the goal. Their swift counter-attacks, combined with a potent finish at crucial moments, turned the game in their favor.

In conclusion, Bradford City seemed to master the EFL Cup challenge, coming out on top against their opponents Accrington Stanley FC. Their superior goal conversion rate, a disciplined approach despite high-intensity attack from the home side, and an adept control of the game flow were the primary factors leading them to victory. On the other hand, Accrington Stanley would need to reassess their defensive strategies and their capacity to remain disciplined under pressure going forward.

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Form Guide

Lose3-0Tranmere Rovers vs Accrington Stanley FC
Lose2-5Accrington Stanley FC vs Bradford City
Lose13-14Accrington Stanley FC vs Tranmere Rovers
Lose5-4Oldham Athletic vs Accrington Stanley FC
Win1-2Rotherham United vs Accrington Stanley FC
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
21:28
GOALS / MATCH
4.2
  • Accrington Stanley FC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 21:28, scoring 4.2 goals average
Lose10-9Grimsby Town vs Bradford City
Lose0-2Bradford City vs Middlesbrough
Win4-5Wrexham FC vs Bradford City
Win2-5Accrington Stanley FC vs Bradford City
Lose1-2Bradford City vs Blackburn Rovers
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
20:20
GOALS / MATCH
4
  • Bradford City has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 20:20, scoring 4 goals average

Accrington Stanley FC H2H Bradford City

Home gameAccrington Stanley FC03Bradford CityAway gameLeague Two
Away gameAccrington Stanley FC01Bradford CityHome gameLeague Two
Home gameAccrington Stanley FC25Bradford CityAway gameEFL Cup
Away gameAccrington Stanley FC03Bradford CityHome gameLeague One
Home gameAccrington Stanley FC31Bradford CityAway gameLeague One
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
5:13
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • Accrington Stanley FC lost four times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 5:13; average goals per match – 1.00
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