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3 - 0
 
  Bradford city (FT)' Blackpool town  
 
Match ID : 33171487
Date : 21/02/2026 (16:00 UTC)
Venue : Bradford city Stadium
Weather Forecast : Wet
Attendance : 7000
Competition : League(B-3)
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Bradford city and Blackpool town

2'   Robbie Dexter's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'   Erle Law directed the ball nicely to Edison Edwards, Melvyn Reeve couldn't cut out the pass.
  Edison Edwards tried to curl one in from long range. Rowland Winter approached too late to tackle him.
  But Edison Edwards didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'   Aric Williamson had a crack at goal from the freekick. Aric Williamson put it clean over the bar.

8' The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Jordan Batts.

9'   Erle Law played a great ball for Edison Edwards, Edison Edwards took it in his stride before Sigmund Webster could intercept.
  Edison Edwards hit it high over the halfway line,Melvyn Reeve couldn't cut it.
  Lennon Williams climbed above Earl Moores, then headed the ball forward.
  Dustin Haywood shot!. Aric Williamson approached too late to clear the danger.
  Lucian Hambleton need faster reflex to save it ... Dustin Haywood scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Bradford city 1 - 0 Blackpool town

10'   Jerrold Thorpe tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Rigby Batts had no problem in intercepting the ball.

12'   Esmé Firmin made a good pass to Dustin Haywood, Ralf Jackson couldn't reach it.
  Dustin Haywood tried to deliver a low cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Buster Lucas.

14'   Rowland Winter had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Edison Edwards approached too late to clear the danger.
  It went close from Rowland Winter ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

15'   Esmé Firmin attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Ralf Jackson.

17'   Erle Law made a good pass to Edison Edwards, Edison Edwards trapped the ball nicely before Melvyn Reeve could intercept.
  Edison Edwards tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rowland Winter intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

18'   Esmé Firmin made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Buster Lucas.

20'   Maria Fry dribbled past Alexander Anson.
  Maria Fry skipped past Jerrold Thorpe.
  Jordan Batts blocked Maria Fry in a good, clean tackle before Maria Fry attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

23'   Dustin Haywood tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ralf Jackson intercepted but couldn't control.

27'   Esmé Firmin hit the ball high towards Erle Law in the area, Erle Law controlled the ball when bringing it down before Maria Fry could intercept.
  Erle Law found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Aric Williamson approached too late to tackle him.
  Lucian Hambleton saved and held onto the ball.

30'   Poor corner kick delivered by Rigby Batts that went straight to the opposition.

32'   Maria Fry tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Alexander Anson.

33'   Robbie Dexter swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

34'   Dustin Haywood dribbled past Buster Lucas.
  Dustin Haywood dribbled confidently past Ralf Jackson.
  Dustin Haywood tried to pass the ball forward but Aric Williamson did well to spot and intercept the pass.

36'   Rowland Winter played a lovely ball for Melvyn Reeve, the ball was picked up by Melvyn Reeve before Erle Law could intercept.
  Melvyn Reeve tried to knock a long ball forward but Edison Edwards got to the ball first.

38'   Esmé Firmin made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ralf Jackson.

39'   Edison Edwards tried to skip past the challenge of Melvyn Reeve but Edison Edwards lost the ball to Melvyn Reeve.

40'   Alexander Anson made a good pass to Esmé Firmin, Esmé Firmin trapped the ball nicely before Earl Moores could cut it out.
  Esmé Firmin tried to deliver a float cross but Ralf Jackson got to the ball first.

41'   Jerrold Thorpe tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'   Virgil Thorne looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.
  Lennon Williams challenged Aric Williamson for a heading, then nodded the ball forward.
  Robbie Dexter got free in the penalty area and took a shot. Earl Moores couldn't reach it.
  Robbie Dexter sent the ball past Lucian Hambleton to back of the net ... Robbie Dexter found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Bradford city 2 - 0 Blackpool town

44'   Buster Lucas played a great ball for Norris Hamilton, Dustin Haywood failed to intercept the pass.
  Norris Hamilton looked destined to score from medium range but Esmé Firmin made an crucial challenge!.

45'   Erle Law delivered a long ball for Robbie Dexter, Robbie Dexter took possession of the ball before Melvyn Reeve could intercept.
  Robbie Dexter made a pass to Jordan Batts, Earl Moores couldn't cut it.
  Despite the angle, Jordan Batts flicked it goalwards. Aric Williamson failed to charge down the shot.
  Good save by Lucian Hambleton who held the ball well.

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The referee blew for the end of the half which Bradford city took the lead.Bradford city had 61% possession in the match, while Blackpool town had 39%.
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46'   Jerrold Thorpe made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rigby Batts.

50'   Lennon Williams hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Rowland Winter threw himself in front of the shot.

51'   Erle Law easily got past the challenge of Melvyn Reeve.
  Erle Law tried to sprint past Rowland Winter but Erle Law lost out to Rowland Winter.

53'   Dustin Haywood twisted past Ralf Jackson.
  Dustin Haywood evaded the challenge of Buster Lucas and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.
  Lucian Hambleton was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Dustin Haywood scored a goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Bradford city 3 - 0 Blackpool town

54'   Edison Edwards made a pass to Erle Law, Erle Law trapped the ball nicely before Rowland Winter could intercept.
  Erle Law played a high ball forward for Lennon Williams to run onto, Lennon Williams brought the ball down well before Melvyn Reeve could intercept.
  Lennon Williams tried to lob it over the keeper. Earl Moores didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

56'   Maria Fry played the ball high to Rowland Winter, Jerrold Thorpe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Chipped goalwards by Rowland Winter but the shot was blocked by Jordan Batts.

57'   Esmé Firmin passed along the floor for Dustin Haywood to pick it up, Dustin Haywood picked up on the ball before Melvyn Reeve could cut it out.
  Dustin Haywood got the float cross in from the wing, Ralf Jackson couldn't cut it.
  Edison Edwards connected with a diving header for a goal but Earl Moores headed the ball to safety.

58'   Melvyn Reeve made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Edison Edwards.

59'   Erle Law played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Melvyn Reeve got in the way of the ball.

61'   Melvyn Reeve escaped from the challenge of Edison Edwards and bent it from long range.
  But Melvyn Reeve blazed it over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

66'   Edison Edwards lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.
  Virgil Thorne won the ball in the air from Aric Williamson, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.
  But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

67'   Alexander Anson sent over the freekick. But Alexander Anson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

69' Virgil Thorne was shown a yellow card.
  Esmé Firmin took the corner to the edge of the area.
  Dustin Haywood jumped with Earl Moores and won the ball, then nodded the ball forward.
  Virgil Thorne passed the ball to Jordan Batts, the ball was picked up by Jordan Batts before Aric Williamson could cut it out.
  Jordan Batts got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Earl Moores approached too late to block it.
  Lucian Hambleton beat the ball away.

70'   Melvyn Reeve attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Erle Law.

72'   Esmé Firmin got past Buster Lucas.
  Perfectly timed block tackle by Ralf Jackson before Esmé Firmin attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

74'   Alexander Anson tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Melvyn Reeve.

75'   Jerrold Thorpe made a pass to Erle Law, Erle Law took it in his stride before Rigby Batts could cut it out.
  Erle Law tried to deliver a float cross but Maria Fry got to the ball first.

76'   Rowland Winter laid it forward to Melvyn Reeve, Melvyn Reeve took possession of the ball before Alexander Anson could reach it.
  Melvyn Reeve got past Edison Edwards.
  Melvyn Reeve was able to make space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Jordan Batts didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But Melvyn Reeve put it well wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

77'   Dustin Haywood received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Esmé Firmin, the ball was picked up by Dustin Haywood before Buster Lucas could reach it.
  Dustin Haywood dribbled past Ralf Jackson.
  Dustin Haywood tried to curl one in from medium range. Buster Lucas didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But Dustin Haywood put it high and wide ... It was a terrible miss.

78'   Melvyn Reeve had a crack at goal from the freekick. Ralf James got back in time to make the save.

79'   Rowland Winter played a great ball for Melvyn Reeve, Melvyn Reeve latched onto the ball before Edison Edwards could cut it out.
  Melvyn Reeve knocked a lovely ball for Norris Hamilton, Erle Law couldn't cut it.
  Norris Hamilton had an effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Jordan Batts.

80'   Erle Law attempted to feed the high ball but Aric Williamson got in the way of the ball.

81'   Melvyn Reeve stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Edison Edwards.

82'   Erle Law tried to take the ball past Rowland Winter but Rowland Winter robbed Erle Law.

84'   Maria Fry attempted to lob the ball forward but Alexander Anson intercepted but couldn't control.

85'   Jerrold Thorpe tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Maria Fry got in the way of the ball.

87'   Melvyn Reeve faked a shot before cutting Erle Law in a different direction.
  Melvyn Reeve knocked a lovely ball for Norris Hamilton, Norris Hamilton took possession of the ball before Edison Edwards could cut it out.
  Block tackle from Lennon Williams, easily dispossessing Norris Hamilton before Norris Hamilton attempted to deliver the ball.

88'   Buster Lucas tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Esmé Firmin.

89'   Erle Law tried to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Melvyn Reeve.

90'   Corner taken by Esmé Firmin and cut out by the opposition.

91'   Maria Fry stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Norris Hamilton climbed above Jordan Batts, then headed it to the goal.
  Ralf James saved and deflected the ball clear.

93'   Rowland Winter dribbled past Edison Edwards.
  Rowland Winter struck a medium range piledriver but the shot was charged down by Erle Law.


End Match Bradford city 3 - 0 Blackpool town
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Match stats
Statistics      Bradford city Blackpool town     
Shots 11
6
Shots on target 6
2
Long shots 3
2
Possession 57%
43%
Corners 7
2
Offside 0
0

Goals      Bradford city Blackpool town     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 1
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 1
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Bradford city   Blackpool town     
Average Ability of players (AAoP)
(Player Ability x ENV)
 
Philosophy
Nothing
 
Creative Freedom
 
Nothing
Closing Down
Nothing
Nothing
Marking
Nothing
Nothing
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(AAoP+Efficiency tactics)
Post-match Player Stats

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