2024–25 Bradford City A.F.C. season explained

Club:Bradford City
Season:2024–25
Chairman:Stefan Rupp
Manager:Graham Alexander
Stadium:Valley Parade
League:League Two
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup3:EFL Trophy
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Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 122nd season in the history of Bradford City Association Football Club and their sixth consecutive season in League Two. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Transfers

In

DatePos.PlayerFromFeeRef.
14 June 2024 Undisclosed [1]
1 July 2024 Free [2]
1 July 2024 Free [3]
1 July 2024 Free [4]
4 July 2024 Undisclosed [5]
1 October 2024 Free .[6]
6 October 2024 Free [7]

Out

DatePos.PlayerToFeeRef.
14 June 2024 Undisclosed [8]
30 August 2024 Free [9]
30 August 2024 Undisclosed [10]

Loaned in

DatePos.PlayerFromDate untilRef.
1 August 2024 End of Season [11]
12 August 2024 End of Season [12]
23 August 2024 End of Season [13]
30 August 2024 End of Season [14]
30 August 2024 End of Season [15]

Loaned out

DatePos.PlayerToDate untilRef.
20 August 2024 End of Season [16]
23 August 2024 End of Season [17]

Released / Out of Contract

DatePos.PlayerSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
16 May 2024 1 July 2024 [18] [19]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [20]
30 June 2024 1 July 2024 [21]
30 June 2024 Heath Richardson 1 July 2024 [22]
30 June 2024 Harvey Rowe Farsley Celtic1 July 2024 [23]
30 June 2024 Dylan Youmbi 2 July 2024 [24] [25]
30 June 2024 3 July 2024 [26]
30 June 2024 12 July 2024 [27]
30 June 2024 9 August 2024 [28]
30 June 2024 Sam Bentley 10 September 2024 [29]
30 June 2024 16 September 2024 [30]
30 June 2024 Isaac Robinson
30 June 2024 [31]
30 August 2024 13 November 2024 [32] [33]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 17 May, Bradford announced their pre-season plans, with friendlies against Chorley, Scunthorpe United, Sunderland and Altincham along with a overseas tour of Austria. A month later, it was confirmed that the Bantams would face SV Ried II during their Austria tour.[34] On 3 July, the club confirmed they would also face Guiseley, as a replacement for the cancelled Scunthorpe United visit.[35]

Competitions

League Two

See main article: 2024–25 EFL League Two.

Matches

On 26 June, the League Two fixtures were announced.[36]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

Bradford City were drawn at home to Aldershot Town in the first round[37] [38] and away to Morecambe in the second round.[39]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Bradford being drawn away against Grimsby Town.[40]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Trophy.

In the group stage, Bradford were drawn into Northern Group H alongside Mansfield Town, Rotherham United and Newcastle United U21.[41] [42] In the round of 32, Bradford were drawn away to Stockport County.[43] [44]

Knoutout stages

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. News: Byrne Becomes Second Summer Signing . 20 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 20 May 2024.
  2. News: Baldwin Becomes A Bantam . 31 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 31 May 2024.
  3. News: Johnson Joins The Bantams . 29 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 29 May 2024.
  4. News: Sarcevic Spells Start of Summer Recruitment. 17 May 2024. Bradford City AFC . 17 May 2024.
  5. News: Wright Here To Stay . 4 July 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 4 July 2024.
  6. Web site: BANTAMS SIGN HUNTINGTON ON SHORT-TERM DEAL . 2024-10-01 . www.bradfordcityafc.com . en-gb.
  7. News: City Snap Up Evans . 8 October 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 6 October 2024.
  8. News: Odusina Departs Permanently . 28 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 28 May 2024.
  9. News: Gilliead Departs . 30 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 30 August 2024.
  10. News: Young In Stevenage Switch . 1 September 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 30 August 2024.
  11. News: Shepherd Signs On Loan . 1 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 1 August 2024.
  12. News: Sanderson Signs On Loan . 12 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 12 August 2024.
  13. News: Adams Arrives On Loan . 23 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 23 August 2024.
  14. News: Benn Becomes Final Summer Signing . 1 September 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 30 August 2024.
  15. News: Diabate Arrives On Deadline Day . 30 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 30 August 2024.
  16. News: Wilson Joins TNS On Loan . 20 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 20 August 2024.
  17. News: Stubbs Departs On Loan . 24 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 23 August 2024.
  18. News: Taylor Departs . 16 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 16 May 2024.
  19. Web site: FC Magpies are delighted to announce the signing of the highly experienced central defender Ashton Taylor . Twitter . 2 July 2024.
  20. News: Finn Cousin-Dawson Joins The Glovers . 3 July 2024 . Yeovil Town FC . 12 June 2024.
  21. News: Signing: Matty Platt . 24 May 2024 . Notts County FC . 24 May 2024.
  22. News: Bradford goalkeeper makes permanent Owls move . 1 June 2024 . Northern Premier League . 1 June 2024.
  23. News: National League North club snap up departed Bradford City and Accrington Stanley pair. 25 June 2024 . The 72 Publishing Group LTD . 24 June 2024.
  24. News: Retained List: 2023/24 . 2 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 2 May 2024.
  25. News: Celts announce signing of Dylan Youmbi . 3 July 2024 . Farsley Celtic FC . 2 July 2024.
  26. News: Wadsworth Joins Hull City Academy . 3 July 2024 . Hull City AFC . 3 July 2024.
  27. News: 15 new arrivals confirmed . 12 July 2024 . Morecambe FC . 12 July 2024.
  28. News: Harry Chapmn Is A Bee . 9 August 2024 . Barnet FC . 9 August 2024.
  29. Web site: We are delighted to announce the signing of Sam Bentley! . X . Guiseley AFC . 13 November 2024.
  30. News: Welcome To Liam Ridehalgh . 13 November 2024 . Guiseley AFC . 16 September 2024.
  31. News: Former Bradford City, Rotherham United and Nottingham Forest forward confirms retirement from playing at 38 . Tom . Coates . Yorkshire Post . 2 November 2024 . 8 November 2024.
  32. News: McDonald Leaves The Bantams . 30 August 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 30 August 2024.
  33. News: Welcome back, Kevin McDonald! . 13 November 2024 . Exeter City FC . 13 November 2024.
  34. News: Pre-Season Schedule Confirmed . 17 May 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 17 May 2024.
  35. News: Guiseley Friendly Confirmed . 4 July 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 3 July 2024.
  36. News: Bromley face Harrogate in club's first ever EFL match . 26 June 2024 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 June 2024.
  37. News: FA Cup First Round Proper Draw Made . 14 October 2024 . The Football Association . 14 October 2024.
  38. News: FA Cup First Round Fixture Details Confirmed . 20 October 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 18 October 2024.
  39. News: The Emirates FA Cup second round proper draw has been made . 5 November 2024 . The Football Association . 3 November 2024.
  40. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  41. News: Under-21 teams and Group Stage draw confirmed for 2024/25 Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 24 June 2024 . English Football League . 24 June 2024.
  42. News: Bristol Street Motors Trophy Group Stage confirmed . 27 June 2024 . English Football League . 27 June 2024.
  43. News: Vertu Trophy: Round of 32 ties confirmed . 26 November 2024 . English Football League . 22 November 2024.
  44. News: Ticket And Fixture Details Confirmed For Stockport Trip . 3 December 2024 . Bradford City AFC . 27 November 2024.

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