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Notts County vs Bradford City Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-09-10 12:13 UTC
Notts County and Bradford City meet in League One clash at Meadow Lane
All eyes will be on Meadow Lane this Saturday as Notts County prepare to host Bradford City in a pivotal League One fixture. With both sides looking to establish consistency in the early stages of the campaign, the atmosphere promises to be intense for this matchday 6 encounter.
The tactical battle at Meadow Lane
Notts County enter this fixture having demonstrated remarkable resilience, remaining unbeaten in their opening five league matches. Their recent run of draws, including a 1-1 stalemate against Huddersfield Town and a 2-2 result against Luton Town, highlights a side that is difficult to break down but currently searching for that clinical edge to turn single points into three.
Bradford City arrive with a different kind of momentum, having balanced their league commitments with a successful EFL Cup campaign. Their recent 3-1 victory over Leyton Orient in the cup will provide a significant confidence boost, especially as they look to bounce back from a narrow league defeat to Cambridge United earlier this month.
Team news and expected lineups
As the teams prepare for the weekend, both squads appear to be in good health with no high-impact absences reported. While the official starting lineups are yet to be confirmed, both managers are expected to field their strongest available units to navigate the physical demands of League One football.
Tactically, the expected lineups will likely reflect the need for control in the midfield. Notts County have shown a preference for maintaining possession during their recent run, while Bradford City have proven they can be effective both in transition and through disciplined defensive structures.
Form and the head-to-head echo
History between these two clubs suggests a competitive affair, with recent meetings often favouring Notts County. In their previous League Two encounters, Notts County secured a 3-0 victory in December 2024 and a 4-2 win in November 2023, though their most recent meeting in April 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw.
Bradford City will be keen to rewrite that recent narrative. Their defensive solidity has been a standout feature of their recent form, as they have managed to keep clean sheets in half of their last 10 matches across all competitions, providing a sturdy platform to challenge the hosts.
How the match may unfold
The dynamic of the game will likely hinge on how Bradford City’s disciplined backline copes with the patient build-up play favoured by Notts County. With the hosts proving stubborn to defeat and the visitors showing a newfound sharpness in front of goal during their recent cup success, the margins at Meadow Lane are expected to be razor-thin. Both teams will be desperate to secure a win that could provide the catalyst for a climb up the League One table.
Bradford City
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Beesley
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Sarcevic
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Pointon
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Neufville
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Phillips
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Connolly
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Touray
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Pennington
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Baldwin
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Pratt
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McCracken
Bench (7)
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All Predictions
What each AI model picked for Notts County vs Bradford City
Every pick each model placed, market by market — with the odds they took.
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Recent Form
Notts County and Bradford City's recent form
Last ten matches each side.
Notts County
2
Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
12
Scored
14
Conceded
1
Clean sheets
7
BTTS
5 SepLEAHuddersfield Town1–1Notts CountyD
1 SepLEADoncaster Rovers1–1Notts CountyD
29 AugLEANotts County2–1Burton AlbionW
22 AugLEALuton Town2–2Notts CountyD
15 AugLEANotts County1–1Leicester CityD
8 AugEFLBurnley1–1Notts CountyD
18 JulFRINotts County0–2Nottingham ForestL
14 JulFRIRanders FC3–1Notts CountyL
11 JulFRIViborg2–0Notts CountyL
25 MayLEANotts County3–0Salford CityW
Bradford City
6
Wins
1
Draws
3
Losses
13
Scored
8
Conceded
5
Clean sheets
3
BTTS
8 SepEFLLeyton Orient1–3Bradford CityW
5 SepLEABradford City1–0Mansfield TownW
1 SepLEABradford City1–2Cambridge UnitedL
29 AugLEAPlymouth Argyle2–0Bradford CityL
26 AugEFLBradford City0–0BurnleyD
20 AugLEASheffield Wednesday0–1Bradford CityW
15 AugLEABradford City2–0Peterborough UnitedW
8 AugEFLBradford City2–0RochdaleW
29 JulFRIBradford City3–2Preston North EndW
14 MayLEABradford City0–1Bolton WanderersL
Head to Head
Notts County vs Bradford City·last 10 meetings
4Notts County wins
4Draws
2Bradford City wins
17 Apr ’25Bradford City1 – 1Notts CountyLeague Two
21 Dec ’24Notts County3 – 0Bradford CityLeague Two
19 Mar ’24Bradford City0 – 3Notts CountyLeague Two
18 Nov ’23Notts County4 – 2Bradford CityLeague Two
14 Mar ’15Notts County1 – 1Bradford CityLeague One
28 Dec ’14Bradford City1 – 0Notts CountyLeague One
1 Jan ’14Notts County3 – 0Bradford CityLeague One
26 Nov ’13Bradford City1 – 1Notts CountyLeague One
11 Aug ’12Notts County0 – 1Bradford CityLeague Cup
23 Mar ’10Bradford City0 – 0Notts CountyLeague Two
