Bradford manager Graham Alexander was left frustrated after they missed out on going top with a draw against Notts County.Ciaran Kelly headed the Bantams in front but they were denied a 13th win in 14 home games by David McGoldrick’s superb equaliser. The 1-1 draw leaves Bradford two points behind leaders Port Vale, who play on Friday.Alexander said: “We’ve gained a point but t...Full Story »

Graham Alexander felt Bradford showed their true identity after replacing Walsall at the top of League Two.Bobby Pointon and Calum Kavanagh scored in a 2-0 win over Crewe – their 12th victory in the last 13 home games.Pointon’s opener came after just 12 seconds – the quickest at Valley Parade since December 2000 when Ledley King scored inside 10 seconds for Tottenham.City manag...Full Story »

Graham Potter admitted West Ham did not deserve to beat Bournemouth and described their 2-2 draw as “the good, the bad and the ugly”.Niclas Fullkrug, fit after a long spell out injured, scored his first goal at the London Stadium and Jarrod Bowen netted his first at home since December as the Hammers, who had been trailing to Evanilson’s first-half goal, threatened to snatch al...Full Story »

Ross Graham’s header with 15 minutes remaining saw Dundee United all-but mathematically secure their place in the William Hill Scottish Premiership’s top six.The match was frantic at times against Ross County, but lacked quality in front of goal so it was perhaps appropriate the game’s decisive moment came from a set-piece in the 1-0 victory.While Don Cowie made a single change...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander says the 0-0 draw at Accrington may prove valuable at the end of the season.The second-placed Bantams had to settle for a point in a Sky Bet League Two game of few clear chances.There was only one shot on target, which was a simple catch for Bradford keeper Sam Walker from Stanley captain Seamus Conneely.Alexander made a quadruple substitution just after the break ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander described his Bradford side as “absolutely relentless” after they saw off in-form Colchester to get their promotion push back on track.Calum Kavanagh and George Lapslie both scored twice in front of a 23,381 crowd – the largest at Valley Parade for a fourth-tier game.Bradford’s 4-1 win, after suffering successive 1-0 defeats to Gillingham and Tranmere, le...Full Story »

Graham Carey fired St Johnstone into the Scottish Cup semi-finals with a stunning strike to see off Livingston.The substitute had only been on the pitch for four minutes when he made his mark with a rasping 30-yard drive that nestled into the top corner.The 1-0 defeat was harsh on Championship promotion hopefuls Livingston as they were made to pay for their wasteful finishing in a first half the...Full Story »

Graham Alexander says Bradford must not get distracted as they close in on leaders Walsall.George Lapslie scored twice on his first start and Burnley loan striker Michael Mellon netted for the second successive game in a 3-0 victory over Cheltenham.It was second-placed Bradford’s sixth win in seven games and 10th in a row at Valley Parade to set a new club record and move within two points...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the togetherness of his squad after they came from a goal down to secure a dramatic late win over Salford.The Bantams trailed to Frankie Okoronkwo’s opener, but Brad Halliday equalised and Michael Mellon struck a stoppage-time winner to earn Alexander victory over his former employers.Bradford’s third straight win cemented their position in the ...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hailed an improved second half as Bradford ground out a hard-fought win at Bromley to continue their excellent run of form in League Two.Bobby Pointon’s low strike seven minutes from time was all Bradford needed to seal the win and move up to second place.Alexander said: “That was a difficult game tonight, we had to deal with a lot of balls into our box that put us u...Full Story »

Graham Alexander praised the impact Antoni Sarcevic is having on Bradford’s promotion push.Sarcevic, who has gone up five times in his career from League Two, scored both goals as the fifth-placed Bantams saw off MK Dons 2-0 at Valley Parade.It was their ninth straight home win to equal a club record.Bradford manager Alexander said: “I knew Sarce was a goal threat and had a winning m...Full Story »

Jacob Hazel’s brace gave Boston’s National League survival hopes a boost with a 2-1 win at fellow strugglers AFC Fylde.The 23rd-placed Pilgrims roared ahead against the side 22nd in the standings thanks to Hazel’s goals in the 14th and 25th minute.Nick Haughton pulled one back for Fylde from the spot just before half-time, but Boston held out for a win that moved them to within...Full Story »

Graham Potter admits his start to life as West Ham manager has not gone the way he wanted.The Hammers slipped to a fourth defeat in six matches since Potter replaced Julen Lopetegui last month as Brentford ran out 1-0 winners at the London Stadium.Worryingly for Potter, their first-half display against the Bees was probably worse than some of the debacles served up under Lopetegui.Kevin Schade f...Full Story »

Graham Alexander praised Bradford’s “discipline and togetherness” as they made light of Jack Shepherd’s early red card to earn a goalless draw at in-form Newport.Shepherd was shown a straight red for denying a goalscoring opportunity when he hauled down County striker Courtney Baker-Richardson with only 17 minutes on the clock.The home side, who had won four in a row befo...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander said a below-par first half cost his side any chance of success in their 1-0 defeat at Fleetwood.The hosts were quicker out of the blocks and eight minutes in scored what turned out to be the game’s only goal, Ronan Coughlan converting from the penalty spot after Andy Cook had felled Matty Virtue.And although Bradford were much improved after the break, Alexa...Full Story »

Graham Alexander praised Bradford for not getting frustrated in their 3-1 comeback FA Cup first-round win over Aldershot.The Bantams, who had not made the FA Cup second round since 2020, came from behind against the National League side with three second-half goals.An upset looked on the cards when Jack Barham, who scored a hat-trick in the same round at Swindon last year, fired Aldershot in fro...Full Story »

Graham Alexander was left frustrated as Bradford’s three-match winning run was ended by a 1-1 draw at Cheltenham.Neill Byrne put the Bantams ahead inside five minutes, but Luke Young smashed in a long-range equaliser 10 minutes later and Bradford did not regain control until after half-time.They controlled much of the second period, but could not find a winner and missed out on a chance to...Full Story »

Manager Graham Alexander felt Jack Shepherd’s superb winner for Bradford in the 2-1 victory over Gillingham reminded him of Zinedine Zidane.The on-loan Barnsley centre-half struck with a volley from the edge of the box as the Bantams came from behind at Valley Parade to claim a third successive win.Alexander said: “When they see Jack’s name on the scoresheet, they’ll be e...Full Story »

Bradford boss Graham Alexander praised the professionalism of his players after they moved into the League Two play-off places with a 2-0 victory over Tranmere at Prenton Park.Goals either side of half-time from former Rovers striker Andy Cook sealed maximum points as City recorded consecutive wins for the first time this season.Cook opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, slotting the ball into ...Full Story »

William Hill Championship leaders Falkirk were held to a 1-1 draw at Partick Thistle.The Bairns had made a bright start, with Aidan Nesbitt firing just wide before Liam Henderson’s header from a corner hit the top of the crossbar and Dylan Tait’s 20-yard effort was saved.Falkirk eventually broke the deadlock just before the hour when midfielder Ethan Ross raced onto a pass from Nesbi...Full Story »