2021–22 Bradford City A.F.C. season explained

Club:Bradford City
Season:2021–22
Manager:Derek Adams
(until 15 February)[1]
Mark Hughes
(from 24 February)[2]
Chairman:Stefan Rupp
Stadium:Utilita Energy Stadium
League:League Two
League Result:14th
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:First round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Group Stage
League Topscorer:
Andy Cook (12)
Season Topscorer:
Andy Cook (12)
Highest Attendance:18,283 vs. Carlisle United
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Prevseason:2020–21
Nextseason:2022–23

The 2021–22 season is Bradford City's 119th year in existence and third consecutive season in League Two. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

During pre-season, Derek Adams was appointed as Bantams new manager.[3]

Pre-season friendlies

Bradford City revealed they would have pre-season friendlies against Bradford (Park Avenue), Eccleshill United, Doncaster Rovers,[4] Guiseley,[4] Brighouse Town,[4] Blackburn Rovers,[4] Chesterfield[4] and Accrington Stanley[5] as part of their preparations for the new season.

DateOpponentsH / AResult
F–A		ScorersAttendance
13 July 2021Bradford Park AvenueA5–0Kelleher 6', Cook 63', Scales 71', Crankshaw 78' (pen.), Eisa 87'1,106
14 July 2021Eccleshill UnitedAP–P[6]
17 July 2021Doncaster RoversH2–0Eisa 10' (pen.), Cook 55'1,000+
20 July 2021GuiseleyA2–1Angol (2) 35', 38' (pen.)
21 July 2021Brighouse TownA3–1Crankshaw 20', Evans 34', Scales 36'
24 July 2021Blackburn RoversH2–0Angol 19', Cooke 58'
27 July 2021ChesterfieldA1–2O'Connor 48'
31 July 2021Accrington StanleyA2–0Cook (2) 4', 21’1,097

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2021–22 EFL League Two.

Matches

The Bantams' fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.[7]

DateOpponentsH / AResult
F–A		ScorersAttendance
7 August 2021Exeter CityA0–0—5,609
14 August 2021Oldham AthleticH2–1Angol (2) 32', 90+8' (pen.)17,624
17 August 2021StevenageH4–1Cook (3) 1', 30', 38', Canavan 88'14,257
21 August 2021Mansfield TownA3–2O'Connor 19', Vernam 61', Cook 87'6,058
28 August 2021Leyton OrientA0–2—4,901
4 September 2021WalsallH1–1Watt 14'15,822
11 September 2021Salford CityA0–1—2,863
18 September 2021BarrowH1–1Vernam 59'15,403
25 September 2021Crawley TownA1–2Cooke 81'2,435
2 October 2021RochdaleH2–0Gilliead 37', Cook 75' (pen.)15,809
9 October 2021Newport CountyA0–0—4,089
16 October 2021Bristol RoversH2–2Vernam 42', Cook 50'16,664
19 October 2021Hartlepool UnitedH1–3O'Connor 72'14,334
23 October 2021Swindon TownA3–1Lavery 16', Sutton 40', Robinson 75'9,461
30 October 2021Forest Green RoversH1–1Cook 10'14,873
13 November 2021Port ValeA1–1Angol 74'7,010
20 November 2021Northampton TownH1–1Vernam 67'15,372
23 November 2021Tranmere RoversA1–2Sutton 26'5,962
27 November 2021Scunthorpe UnitedA1–1Songo'o 68'3,823
8 December 2021Colchester UnitedH0–0—14,658
11 December 2021Sutton UnitedH2–2Robinson 34', Angol 81'14,658
1 January 2022BarrowA2–1Angol 8', Cook 49'3,463
8 January 2022Carlisle UnitedA0–2—4,996
15 January 2022Salford CityH2–1Watson 57' (o.g.), O'Connor 85'14,671
22 January 2022RochdaleA0–0—4,941
25 January 2022WalsallA2–1Daly 37', Cook 88' (pen.)4,097
29 January 2022Crawley TownH1–2Cook 31'14,623
1 February 2022Leyton OrientH1–1Watt 83'13,646
5 February 2022Harrogate TownA0–2—2,778
8 February 2022StevenageA1–0Walker 55'1,953
12 February 2022Exeter CityH0–1—15,058
19 February 2022Oldham AthleticA0–2—7,716
22 February 2022Harrogate TownH1–3Foulds 12'14,512
26 February 2022Mansfield TownH0–216,797
5 March 2022Swindon TownH1–2Evans 18'15,008
12 March 2022Forest Green RoversA2–0Cooke 64', Cook 90+5'3,339
15 March 2022Hartlepool UnitedA2–0Foulds 70', Songo'o 76'5,106
19 March 2022Port ValeH1–2Vernam 70'16,046
26 March 2022Newport CountyH0–0—14,716
2 April 2022Bristol RoversA1–2Pereira 46'9,186
9 April 2022Northampton TownA0–0—5,548
15 April 2022Tranmere RoversH1–1 Walker 19'17,257
18 April 2022Colchester UnitedA3–0 -2,893
23 April 2022Scunthorpe UnitedH2–1Walker 1', Vernam 5'15,248
30 April 2022Sutton UnitedA4–1Vernam (2) 16', 77', Songo'o 85', Cook 90+7'4,010
7 May 2022Carlisle UnitedH2–0Angol 13', Walker 69'18,283

FA Cup

See main article: 2021–22 FA Cup.

Bradford City were drawn at home to Exeter City in the first round.[8]

DateRoundOpponentsH / AResult
F–A		ScorersAttendance
6 November 2021Round 1Exeter CityH1–1Robinson 28'3,236
16 November 2021Round 1 replayExeter CityA0–3 Void[9] —3,509
30 November 2021Round 1 replayExeter CityA1–2Angol 11'3,228

EFL Cup

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Cup.

Bradford City were drawn away to Nottingham Forest in the first round.[10] [11]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2021–22 EFL Trophy.

Group game fixture dates were announced on 22 July.[12]

DateRoundOpponentsH / AResult
F–A		ScorersAttendance
31 August 2021Group game 1Lincoln CityH0–3——
21 September 2021Group game 2Manchester United U21H0–3—2,022
9 November 2021Group game 3SunderlandA1–1 Robinson 36'—

Squad statistics

No.Pos.NameLeagueFA CupEFL CupEFL TrophyTotal <--Includes play off games.-->Discipline <--Includes play off games.-->
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
1GK Richard O'Donnell19030100023020
2DF Oscar Threlkeld22030002(1)027(1)060
3DF Liam Ridehalgh28(1)010101031(1)030
4DF Paudie O'Connor453301010503122
6MF Yann Songo'o39(2)330001043(2)360
7FW Abo Eisa1(3)00(1)00(1)0001(5)000
8MF Callum Cooke28(14)21(2)0112032(16)370
9FW Andy Cook35(4)1200101(1)037(5)1200
10FW Jamie Walker14(5)400000014(5)450
11MF Alex Gilliead38(5)130102(1)044(6)130
12GK Alex Bass21000000021010
14DF Matty Foulds18(5)22(1)0002(1)022(7)210
15MF Charles Vernam19(9)8200(1)02(1)023(11)800
16DF Fiacre Kelleher6(3)00(1)000208(4)010
17MF Gareth Evans13(7)10(2)0003016(9)110
18MF Elliot Watt41230101(1)046(1)2131
19FW Lee Angol14(4)61(2)1101017(6)741
20FW Theo Robinson5(18)22(1)100118(19)410
21DF Reece Staunton100000203000
22MF Levi Sutton23(9)230101(2)028(11)250
23FW Tom Elliott2(5)00000002(5)000
24DF Finn Cousin-Dawson8(3)00(1)0101010(4)040
25MF Matty Daly8(1)10000008(1)100
26MF Kian Scales0(2)00000202(2)010
27DF Luke Hendrie16000000016040
28FW Dion Pereira9(1)10000009(1)100
29FW5(14)100000(1)05(15)120
30FW Nathan Delfouneso4(2)00000004(2)000
33FW Charlie Wood000000000000
34MF Olivier Sukiennicki000000000000
Players out on loan for rest of the season
align="left"-GK Sam Hornby600000309000
Players left during the season
align="left"-DF Niall Canavan17130100021121
align="left"-MF Ollie Crankshaw0(6)0000(1)0101(7)000
align="left"-DF Jorge Sikora000000101000

As of 7 May 2022.

Transfers

Transfers in

DatePositionNationalityNameFromFeeRef.
1 July 2021 Free transfer [13]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [14]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [15]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [16]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [17]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [18]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [19]
1 July 2021 Free transfer [20]
2 August 2021 Free transfer [21]
31 August 2021 Free transfer [22]
31 January 2022 Free transfer [23]

Loans in

Date fromPositionNationalityNameFromDate untilRef.
4 January 2022 End of season [24]
11 January 2022 End of season [25]
18 January 2022 End of season [26]
24 January 2022 End of season [27]
27 January 2022 End of season [28]
31 January 2022 End of season [29]

Loans out

Date fromPositionNationalityNameToDate untilRef.
12 November 2021 10 December 2021 [30]
31 January 2022 End of season [31]

Transfers out

DatePositionNationalityNameToFeeRef.
15 May 2021 Tom Donaghy Undisclosed [32]
30 June 2021 [33]
30 June 2021 Released [34]
30 June 2021 Released [35]
30 June 2021 Released [36]
30 June 2021 [37]
30 June 2021 Released [38] [39]
30 June 2021 Released [40]
30 June 2021 Released [41]
30 June 2021 Released [42]
28 September 2021 Undisclosed [43]
17 January 2022 Mutual consent [44]
31 January 2022 Undisclosed [45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Club Statement: Derek Adams . Bradford City AFC . 16 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Mark Hughes Unveiled As New City Manager . Bradford City AFC . 24 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Adams Unveiled As New Bantams Boss . Bradford City AFC . 4 June 2021.
  4. Web site: Supporters To Return As Pre-Season Schedule Confirmed . Bradford City AFC . 14 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Accrington Pre-Season Friendly Confirmed . Bradford City AFC . 1 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Eccleshill Friendly Cancelled . Bradford City AFC . 13 July 2021.
  7. Web site: 2021/22 Fixtures Released . Bradford City AFC . 24 June 2021.
  8. News: EFL Clubs Enter The Emirates FA Cup, Following Sunday's first round proper Draw . 18 October 2021 . The Football Association . 17 October 2021.
  9. News: Pilnick . Brent . Exeter City: FA Cup game with Bradford to be replayed after hosts use extra substitute . 18 November 2021 . BBC Sport . 18 November 2021.
  10. Web site: First-Round Opponents Confirmed . Bradford City AFC . 24 June 2021.
  11. Web site: Nottingham Forest Carabao Cup Date Confirmed . Bradford City AFC . 6 July 2021.
  12. Web site: Papa John's Trophy Dates Confirmed . Bradford City AFC . 22 July 2021.
  13. Web site: Lee Right Angol For Bantams . Bradford City AFC . 22 June 2021.
  14. Web site: City Get Cooking With First Summer Signing . Bradford City AFC . 12 June 2021.
  15. Web site: City Beat Off Competition For Eisa Signature . Bradford City AFC . 18 June 2021.
  16. Web site: Gilliead Returns As Sixth Summer Signing . Bradford City AFC . 29 June 2021.
  17. Web site: Kelleher Becomes Seventh Summer Signing . Bradford City AFC . 29 June 2021.
  18. Web site: Bantams Welcome Ridehalgh Aboard . Bradford City AFC . 23 June 2021.
  19. Web site: City Secure Songo'o Signing . Bradford City AFC . 1 July 2021.
  20. Web site: Threlkeld Becomes Third Summer Signing . Bradford City AFC . 20 June 2021.
  21. Web site: Bantams Land Lavery . Bradford City AFC . 2 August 2021.
  22. Web site: Bantams Complete Robinson Deadline-Day Capture . Bradford City AFC . 1 September 2021.
  23. Web site: Hendrie is back at Valley Parade as City snap up defender . The Telegraph & Argus . 1 February 2022.
  24. Web site: Dion Pereira joins Bradford City on loan . Luton Town . 4 January 2022.
  25. Web site: Bradford sign Hearts winger Walker . BBC . 11 January 2022.
  26. Web site: Daly Joins Bradford On Loan After Hartlepool Recall . Huddersfield Town . 18 January 2022.
  27. Web site: Bradford City snap up Portsmouth goalkeeper Bass on loan . The Telegraph & Argus . 24 January 2022.
  28. Web site: January transfer window: Ex-Leeds United forward Tom Elliott makes pledge after joining Bradford City . Yorkshire Post . 27 January 2022.
  29. Web site: Nathan Delfouneso completes move away from Bolton Wanderers as Bradford City transfer . Manchester Evening News . 1 February 2022.
  30. News: Staunton Joins On Loan . 17 November 2021 . Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC . 12 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211112142012/https://bpafc.com/staunton-joins-on-loan/ . 2021-11-12 .
  31. Web site: Hornby Joins Colchester On Loan . Bradford City AFC . 31 January 2022 . 27 January 2022.
  32. Web site: Tom Donaghy joins the Cod Army . Fleetwood Town - Official Site . 15 May 2021.
  33. Web site: Former Blackpool, Bradford City, Charlton Athletic and Ipswich Town forward announces his retirement from football . Blackpool Gazette . 31 August 2021.
  34. Web site: Clayton Donaldson returns to York City . York City FC . 23 June 2021.
  35. Web site: Club News - Former Leeds United and England youth team goalkeeper joins Celtic . Stalybridge Celtic. 15 October 2021.
  36. Web site: Bulls Bring in Zeli Ismail . Hereford FC . 23 August 2021.
  37. Web site: Former Bradford City striker Novak on his new challenge . Telegraph and Argus. 14 September 2021.
  38. Web site: Nine Bantams To Depart . Bradford City - Official Site . 14 May 2021.
  39. Web site: SIGNING Anthony O'Connor . Morecambe FC . 23 June 2021.
  40. Web site: Harry Pritchard Joins The Spitfires . Eastleigh FC . 2 August 2021.
  41. Web site: B TEAM: CONNOR SHANKS & MAX DEARNLEY SIGN! . Huddersfield Town. 13 August 2021.
  42. Web site: Left-Back Connor Wood Signs For Orient . 16 June 2021 . Leyton Orient FC . 16 June 2021.
  43. News: Crankshaw Departs Bantams . 29 September 2021 . Bradford City Association Football Club . 28 September 2021.
  44. Web site: Sikora Leaves By Mutual Consent . Bradford City AFC . 17 January 2022.
  45. Web site: Niall Canavan Signs For Barrow . Barrow AFC . 31 January 2022.

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