27 April 2021 at 18:00

01
Full Time
Referee: R. Joyce

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Bradford5wins
2draws10 meetings
Salford City3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (22%) — the odds may underestimate Bradford.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.0%Draw 28.8%Away 52.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.411.83
Max4.303.501.96
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Salford City · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market22.4%28.3%49.2%
Public market22.7%27.2%50.1%
Δ0.2%1.1%0.9%

Bradford vs Salford City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Salford City
Result vs. Market: Salford City (53%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

BradfordHalf-time:00Salford City
6Shots15
2Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/03/25Salford City1–2Bradford2.97/3.17/2.43
17/08/24Bradford0–0Salford City1.72/3.85/4.54
13/04/24Salford City1–2Bradford2.50/3.51/2.72
23/01/24Bradford1–1Salford City1.65/3.93/5.10
01/01/23Bradford3–2Salford City2.02/3.40/3.79
15/10/22Salford City0–1Bradford2.25/3.34/3.18
15/01/22Bradford2–1Salford City2.16/3.29/3.43
11/09/21Salford City1–0Bradford2.22/3.24/3.25
27/04/21Bradford0–1Salford City4.17/3.47/1.90
21/11/20Salford City3–0Bradford1.99/3.54/3.69

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Bradford

W 201D 153L 189
Over 2.547
Goals scored679

Away Record: Salford City

W 127D 79L 104
Over 2.546
Goals scored422

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Salford City defeated Bradford 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by I. Henderson 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Bradford had 49% possession while Salford City held 51%. Bradford had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (4 on target) for Salford City. Bradford made 2 substitutions, Salford City made 1.

Match Events

Key match events between Bradford and Salford City — 1 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Bradford
Salford City
Kick Off
Half Time
55′
A. HunterP. Coutts
Callum Cooke66′
A. CookL. Novak
72′
C. VernamJ. Stevens
84′
Connor Wood90′
90+1′
I. Henderson

assist: J. Turnbull

Full Time

Match Statistics

Bradford had 49% possession against Salford City's 51%. Bradford registered 6 shots (2 on target) while Salford City managed 15 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–8. Fouls committed: 17–12.

2Shots on Goal4
2Shots off Goal3
6Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots8
4Shots insidebox10
2Shots outsidebox5
17Fouls12
5Corner Kicks8
2Offsides4
49%Ball Possession51%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
405Total passes406
299Passes accurate304
74%Passes %75%

Lineups

Bradford lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under M. Trueman, while Salford City deployed a 4-2-3-1 under R. Wellens.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Bradford is 6.70, compared to — for Salford City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Bradford's highest-rated starter is A. Cook (6.70), while Salford City's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Bradford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Salford City's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Bradford field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Salford City's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Bradford start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.70, compared to 1 for Salford City averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 52% for Bradford and —% for Salford City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Bradford's starting XI is 35.0 (youngest: A. Cook (35), oldest: A. Cook (35)), while Salford City average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Bradford's starters average 8 league appearances each, versus 0 for Salford City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Bradford4-2-3-14-2-3-1Salford City
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Hornby6O'Connor4O'Connor23Wood24Cousin-.17Evans8Cooke22Sutton15Vernam18Watt29Cook1Hladký5Eastham16Turnbull3Touray18Threlke.12Bernard24Gotts4Lowe10Hunter40Henders.37Thomas-.

Substitutes

Coach: M. Trueman

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wellens

BradfordPosition StrengthSalford City
6.70
Avg Rating
6.70Forward (1 v 1)
0G 1A0G 0A
Bradford4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperS. Hornby
6DefenderA. O'Connor
4DefenderP. O'Connor
23DefenderC. Wood
24DefenderF. Cousin-Dawson
17MidfielderG. Evans
8MidfielderC. Cooke
22MidfielderL. Sutton
15MidfielderC. Vernam
18MidfielderE. Watt
29ForwardA. Cook6.71A
Salford City4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperV. Hladký
5DefenderA. Eastham
16DefenderJ. Turnbull
3DefenderI. Touray
12DefenderD. Bernard
18MidfielderO. Threlkeld
24MidfielderR. Gotts
4MidfielderJ. Lowe
10MidfielderA. Hunter
37MidfielderB. Thomas-Asante
40ForwardI. Henderson

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Bradford have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Salford City show 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Bradford

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Salford City

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Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 16 Apr 2026