Exeter City vs Bradford City — League One
Exeter City
vs
02 May. 17:00
Bradford City
Form Guide
Exeter City
DDDWLD
1W 4D 1L • avg 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 3/6CS: 2/6
Bradford City
DDDLWW
2W 3D 1L • avg 1.2 scored, 1 conceded
O/U 2.5: 2/6BTTS: 4/6CS: 1/6
- Exeter City are in poor form — 0 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses from their last six. They have been beaten by Blackpool (0-1), Wigan (0-2), Luton (2-3), Cardiff (0-4), and Lincoln (0-1), with only a draw against Leyton Orient to show. Scoring just 2 goals across six games and conceding 11, Exeter are one of the weakest attacking sides in the dataset and defensively leaking. Their most recent 0-1 defeat to Lincoln confirms their inability to reverse a very poor run of form.
- Bradford City have been in reasonable form, recording 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their wins over Northampton (1-0), Port Vale (2-0), and Leyton Orient (2-1 away) are encouraging, particularly the latter against an unbeaten side. Their losses to Burton (1-2) and Wigan (0-2) show they can be outmuscled. Scoring 7 goals and conceding 6, Bradford are a functional, balanced side with momentum from their recent wins. Their most recent 2-1 win over Leyton Orient is particularly impressive.
- This match is heavily tilted toward Bradford. Exeter's winless run, near-zero goal output of just 2 goals in six games, and fragile defense make them one of the most vulnerable sides in this dataset. Bradford's confidence after beating Leyton Orient — one of the best-performing sides in the league — will be sky-high. Bradford's ability to score and keep clean sheets against low-output teams should deliver a comfortable away victory. A convincing Bradford win is the clearest prediction of this round.
Prediction
AI Forecast Score:
Exeter City 0 –
2 Bradford City
Recent Form
Last 6 matches: Exeter City
Exeter City 3-3 Stockport County
Plymouth Argyle 2-2 Exeter City
Exeter City 3-0 Doncaster Rovers
Blackpool 1-0 Exeter City
Exeter City 0-0 Leyton Orient
Wigan Athletic 2-0 Exeter City
Last 6 matches: Bradford City
Barnsley 2-2 Bradford City
Bradford City 0-1 Stevenage
Wycombe Wanderers 1-2 Bradford City
Bradford City 1-0 Northampton Town
Burton Albion 2-1 Bradford City
Bradford City 1-1 Mansfield Town
Home & Away Record
At Home
Exeter City
DWDLLD
1W 3D 2L • avg 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded
O/U 2.5: 3/6BTTS: 2/6CS: 2/6
Away
Bradford City
DWLLWL
2W 1D 3L • avg 1.3 scored, 1.5 conceded
O/U 2.5: 4/6BTTS: 4/6CS: 1/6
Head-to-Head Record
| Bradford City | 1–0 | Exeter City | 29 Nov 2025 |
League One Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 45 | 30 | 10 | 5 | +46 | 100 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 45 | 27 | 10 | 8 | +41 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 45 | 19 | 18 | 8 | +19 | 75 |
| 4 | Stockport County FC | 44 | 21 | 11 | 12 | +12 | 74 |
| 5 | Bradford City AFC | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | +6 | 74 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | +2 | 72 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 45 | 20 | 11 | 14 | +11 | 71 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | +11 | 70 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town FC | 45 | 17 | 13 | 15 | +6 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading FC | 45 | 16 | 15 | 14 | +5 | 63 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 44 | 15 | 16 | 13 | +11 | 61 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 45 | 16 | 12 | 17 | +10 | 60 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -12 | 57 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | -21 | 57 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 44 | 14 | 14 | 16 | -4 | 56 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 45 | 14 | 14 | 17 | -8 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 45 | 13 | 14 | 18 | -10 | 53 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 45 | 15 | 8 | 22 | -17 | 53 |
| 19 | Peterborough United FC | 44 | 15 | 7 | 22 | -2 | 52 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 45 | 14 | 9 | 22 | -12 | 51 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | -8 | 49 |
| 22 | Rotherham United FC | 45 | 10 | 11 | 24 | -29 | 41 |
| 23 | Port Vale FC | 44 | 9 | 12 | 23 | -24 | 39 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 44 | 9 | 8 | 27 | -33 | 35 |
Further Reading
- 'Not good enough' - Exeter City verdict as relegation looms large
- Exeter City 'still alive' but Grecians gutted after costly draw at Burton Albion
- Graham Alexander's pride as Bradford City take League One play-off push to final day
- Bradford City player ratings with important defensive contributions against Bolton Wanderers
- Bradford City 1 Bolton Wanderers 1: Kayden Jackson's brilliant equaliser edges Bantams a step closer to League One play-offs
- Exeter City on the verge of relegation after disappointing Burton Albion draw
- Exeter City have a 'must-win' game after that moment of magic
- Exeter City must use momentum from dramatic draw - Matt Taylor
- Bradford City v Bolton Wanderers: Max Power on producing a display which 'matches the day' as Bantams remember
- Exeter City's 'magic moment' gives them momentum in relegation fight bid
- Why Bradford City boss Graham Alexander is not fazed by Bolton Wanderers' astonishing late-goal glut
- Bradford City captain Max Power vows to stop being 'silly' amid unwanted competition with Plymouth Argyle rival