Stevenage vs Bradford (16 January 2027, League One): match facts, form and head-to-head

Stevenage host a hungry Bradford side in what promises to be a decisive clash in the middle of the table. The home team sit ninth with nine points from six games – two wins, three draws and a single loss, and a modest +4 goal difference after scoring 11 and conceding seven. Bradford, meanwhile, sit third on 12 points, having won four of their six fixtures and boasting a tighter defence, conceding only four goals while netting six. With Stevenage looking to close the gap on the playoff spots and Bradford aiming to consolidate their position near the summit, the encounter could prove pivotal for both campaigns. A positive result for Stevenage would lift them into the top half, whereas a win for Bradford would reinforce their push for the promotion places.