Bradford City look to maintain their lead at the top of League One as they welcome Blackpool to Valley Parade.
League One
Our Three Predictions For Bradford City vs Blackpool
- Prediction 1 – Will Swan To Score – 19/10
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 5/6
- Prediction 3 – Bradford City To Win – 19/20
First Prediction For Bradford City vs Blackpool – Will Swan To Score – 19/10
Bradford’s lead talisman this season was given a full rest in midweek, meaning he should be fully ready for a return to Valley Parade. The former Crawley Town man is the lead scorer for the Bantams this season and has been the key creative force up front with eight goals and assists in 11 matches so far this season. With Stephen Humphreys and Andy Cook both playing in the loss to Newcastle United, Swan will surely be handed a start and play most of the match before a substitution for Cook. Swan is one of the best performers in League One for non-penalty xG, boding well for his chances against Steve Bruce’s side.
Second Prediction For Bradford City vs Blackpool – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 5/6
Blackpool’s recent fixtures have all been close affairs, with five of their last six League One games being decided by just one goal or ending in a draw. But their struggles to claim results may not help them as they head to Valley Parade, which will see another great atmosphere with over 20,000 tickets sold for the match. The Bantams tend to perform under that pressure their home fans bring, most evident in their convincing win over Huddersfield Town two weeks ago. Of course, the Seasiders could take confidence in performances from teams like Wycombe Wanderers and Doncaster Rovers last season as a way to silence the home crowd. City are League One’s top scorers and while they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five games, they should be able to get a few on the board.
Third Prediction For Bradford City vs Blackpool – Bradford City To Win – 19/20
City may have been beaten in midweek but they will surely be able to bounce back in this match. A lot of rotation happened at St. James’ Park on Wednesday, with key stars like Will Swan, Antoni Sarcevic and Josh Neufville all being handed rests by Graham Alexander, which should see those players play full ninety minutes on Saturday. Blackpool can take down some of the better teams in League One, as they did with Barnsley last weekend, but may struggle on the road. City perform when at home and last lost in BD8 in the middle of March when Tranmere Rovers bested them, the only loss they have suffered in 2025.
Best Odds For Bradford City vs Blackpool
| Bookmaker | Bradford City | Draw | Blackpool FC |
| Betarno | 10/11 | 12/5 | 12/5 |
| Gentleman Jim | 19/20 | 5/2 | 12/5 |
| Myriadplay | 19/20 | 5/2 | 5/2 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Bradford City have had a brilliant start since their promotion from League Two and sit top of the third tier with 20 points from nine matches. While they may not sit top of the table by kickoff on Saturday due to Stevenage’s match against Leyton Orient, City will finish the day clear by at least one point should they claim all three points. Their most recent League One match was their finest performance of the season and a statement win in bringing down Cardiff City with relative ease, ending their unbeaten start to the season. The Bantams were involved in midweek action as they lost to Newcastle United in the EFL Cup third round, with the main headline from their perspective was Magpies fan Andy Cook’s sublime consolation goal at St. James’ Park. Aden Baldwin and Tommy Leigh were absent from that match due to issues, with Leigh likely to return from illness in this game.
Blackpool have had a full week’s rest after picking up an important win against Barnsley, keeping them in 22nd place at a time when many of the teams around them also gained points. The Tangerines have won twice in the third division so far this season, also beating Huddersfield Town earlier in the season and have also drawn at home to Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers to leave them on seven points after eight matches, a match in hand on many sides. There were two injury blows in the win over the Tykes, with George Honeyman and former Bradford star Scott Banks forced off with injuries. Both will have at least month-long absences, with Steve Bruce suggesting that Tom Bloxham will step up into the squad.
A difference in divisions means that this is the first clash between these sides since 2019, during Bradford’s relegation season from League One. Blackpool won both home and away that campaign when they were managed by Terry McPhillips. Since 2015, both sides have won three games each with no draws played out. City won the other two contests played at Valley Parade by one goal margins.
Confrontation
27/09/2025
League One League One
Bradford City
Blackpool
1
0
Last Results - Bradford City 
11/11/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Doncaster
Bradford City
3
1
L
08/11/2025
League One League One
Bradford City
Burton
1
2
L
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Cheltenham
Bradford City
1
0
L
28/10/2025
League One League One
Bradford City
Lincoln
0
0
D
25/10/2025
League One League One
Stevenage
Bradford City
1
1
D
Last Results - Blackpool
11/11/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Tranmere
Blackpool
2
1
L
08/11/2025
League One League One
Blackpool
Cardiff
3
1
W
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Blackpool
Scunthorpe
1
0
W
25/10/2025
League One League One
Peterborough
Blackpool
1
2
W
18/10/2025
League One League One
Blackpool
Wycombe
1
1
D
Where To Watch Bradford City vs Blackpool
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: Valley Parade, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD8 7DY
- Date: September 27th, 2025
This game is not available to watch in the UK , with a kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Bradford City vs Blackpool
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important League One clash?
Predicted Bradford City Lineup
- Lineup: Walker; Pennington, Byrne, Touray; Neufville, Leigh, Power, Wright; Pointon, Sarcevic; Swan
- Injured/Suspended: Baldwin, Richards, Kavanagh
- Manager: Graham Alexander
Predicted Blackpool Lineup
- Lineup: Peacock-Farrell; Imray, Casey, Ihiekwe, Coulson; Bowler, Bloxham, Morgan, Hamilton; Taylor, Ennis
- Injured/Suspended: Banks, Honeyman
- Manager: Alex Revell
