1 : 2
  • 26 October 2024, Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers, 1-2, Lose
  • 19 October 2024, Bradford City vs Gillingham, 2-1, Win
  • 12 October 2024, Tranmere Rovers vs Bradford City, 0-2, Win
  • 07 October 2024, Bradford City vs Newport County, 3-1, Win
  • 01 October 2024, Morecambe vs Bradford City, 1-1, Draw
Bradford City
Home
  • 08 May 2023, Harrogate Town AFC vs Rochdale, 1-1, Draw
  • 29 April 2023, Rochdale vs Sutton United FC, 4-1, Win
  • 22 April 2023, Stockport County vs Rochdale, 1-0, Lose
  • 18 April 2023, Rochdale vs Tranmere Rovers, 2-2, Draw
  • 15 April 2023, Rochdale vs Bradford City, 0-3, Lose
Rochdale
Away
League Two
League Two, England

On the evening of January 10, 2023, a decisive League Two match was held at 19:45 EEST, between Bradford City and Rochdale. In a closely contested game, Rochdale managed to rally from a goal deficit, ultimately defeating the home team, Bradford City, with a final score of 2-1.

Bradford City found the back of the net early in the first half at 29:27 minutes, setting the tone of the game from the onset. However, the home team failed to capitalize on this early lead, ending up being the game's only goal for Bradford City.

In contrast, Rochdale mounted a definitive comeback in the second half. They evened the score at 62:41 minutes and quickly took the lead at 69:42 minutes. The swift turnaround within seven minutes of play displayed Rochdale's offensive resilience.

When analyzing the discipline of both teams, Rochdale received more yellow cards, tallying a total of three against Bradford City's single yellow card. This level of aggression from Rochdale might have contributed to their overall drive to overcome Bradford City's lead. However, it's worth noting that this disciplined approach didn't result in any red cards for either team.

Regarding set-pieces, the match saw Bradford City with a leap in corner kicks (5) compared to Rochdale(4), which indicates they held a slight edge in terms of creating scoring opportunities. However, Rochdale better managed their opportunities despite having fewer.

Analyzing offside events, Rochdale recorded a significantly high four offsides during the match, indicative of their aggressive offensive strategy, which ultimately paid off in the second half. On the other hand, Bradford City held a more disciplined line with just one player caught offside throughout the game.

In summary, despite the early lead by Bradford City and their slight dominance with corner kicks, Rochdale's strong comeback in the second half, coupled with their noticeable aggressive play, secured their win. The pivotal moment in the match was undoubtedly Rochdale's quick succession of goals within the second half, revealing a dynamic offensive surge that Bradford City was unable to counter.

This analysis clearly underlines the fact that a football game can very quickly evolve and even an early lead cannot guarantee a victory. The game evidently was a clash of opposing strategies: Bradford City's disciplined approach versus Rochdale's relentless attack. In this case, Rochdale's aggressive style came out on top.

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Form Guide

Lose1-2Bradford City vs Doncaster Rovers
Win2-1Bradford City vs Gillingham
Win0-2Tranmere Rovers vs Bradford City
Win3-1Bradford City vs Newport County
Draw1-1Morecambe vs Bradford City
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
9:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Bradford City has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:5, scoring 1.8 goals average
Draw1-1Harrogate Town AFC vs Rochdale
Win4-1Rochdale vs Sutton United FC
Lose1-0Stockport County vs Rochdale
Draw2-2Rochdale vs Tranmere Rovers
Lose0-3Rochdale vs Bradford City
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Rochdale has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:8, scoring 1.4 goals average

Bradford City H2H Rochdale

Away gameBradford City30RochdaleHome gameLeague Two
Home gameBradford City12RochdaleAway gameLeague Two
Away gameBradford City00RochdaleHome gameLeague Two
Home gameBradford City20RochdaleAway gameLeague Two
Home gameBradford City12RochdaleAway gameEFL Trophy
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:4
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Bradford City overtook Rochdale twice
  • Bradford City won twice, lost twice and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:4; average goals per match – 1.40
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