Bradford City face a familiar foe from last season as they head down to Cheltenham Town in the FA Cup 1st round.
FA Cup
Our Three Predictions For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City
- Prediction 1 – Stephen Humphrys To Score – 5/4
- Prediction 2 – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 11/17
- Prediction 3 – Bradford City To Win – 12/25
First Prediction For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City – Stephen Humphrys To Score – 5/4
Midweek action for Bradford will likely mean some level of rotation from Graham Alexander and Stephen Humphrys could be a big beneficiary of that change. The former Barnsley man has struggled for regular league starts due to Will Swan’s fine form up front, but has been given chances in the cup competitions. While Andy Cook’s return from injury may threaten Humphrys’ chances of starting up top, he is likely to play in a slightly deeper role and from there can impact the game. He was the man of the match for the Bantams in their decisive EFL Trophy win over Everton’s academy and could do the same against Cheltenham.
Second Prediction For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City – Over 2.5 Goals Scored – 11/17
The Bantams have been a constant threat in games this season and are one of the best sides in League One when it comes to scoring in their matches. Despite a goalless draw against Lincoln City in their last game, Bradford remain the top scorers in the 3rd tier with 23, and have added plenty more to their total in EFL Trophy and EFL Cup action. Cheltenham have struggled when it comes to their own goalscoring form in League Two, scoring just 10 times all campaign, the lowest of any team in the division. The Robins, however, have seen more success in their EFL Trophy matches and will likely want to get a cup run under their belts, prompting a more end-to-end game.
Third Prediction For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City – Bradford City To Win – 12/25
Bradford do need a win right now after 4 draws in their last 5 and this is a more than ideal opportunity to do so. Cheltenham have seen a fair bit of chaos in their season so far and have not really delivered many strong performances until recently, while the Yorkshire side have thrived in League One so far this season.
The FA Cup has been a sticky competition for City in recent years, with last season seeing them stumble to bogey club Morecambe, a side in a worse position than Cheltenham are right now. Steve Cotterill’s side can definitely run their higher division opponents much closer than many could expect, but Bradford should be able to secure a berth into the next round.
Best Odds For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City
| Bookmaker | Cheltenham Town | Draw | Bradford City |
| 7bet Sports | 14/3 | 10/3 | 13/25 |
| Bet442 Sport | 19/4 | 16/5 | 12/25 |
| NRGBet Sports | 17/4 | 3/1 | 40/85 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Cheltenham Town enter the FA Cup having struggled for form in League Two this season, but an uptick in results since the appointment of iconic boss Steve Cotterill has helped them escape the relegation zone. The Robins have the joint-best form of any team in the bottom half of League Two with 10 points from their last 5 matches, level with Colchester United in that period.
They won their 3rd game in 4 matches at the weekend with perhaps their best result since Steve Cotterill’s reappointment at Whaddon Road, stifling league leaders Walsall with a 1-0 win in Gloucestershire courtesy of a 92nd-minute Aden Flint own goal.
Bradford City, meanwhile, are still in the promotion hunt in League One as the 3rd tier takes a backseat, with a midweek draw against fellow contenders Lincoln City elevated them to 2nd place. However, their momentum has slowed down somewhat, with 4 draws in their last 5 games, the other being a heavy win over Everton’s academy in the EFL Trophy.
It was an exhilarating game against the Imps at Valley Parade on Tuesday night, even if neither side scored, with great chances being squandered by James Collins and Joe Wright. Graham Alexander could have 2 returning players in Matthew Pennington and Alex Pattison.
Bradford had the upper hand over Cheltenham in last season’s League Two matches on their way to promotion. They drew 1-1 at Whaddon Road in October of last year, before City stormed to a 3-0 win in Yorkshire with a George Lapslie brace being the highlight.
Confrontation
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Cheltenham
Bradford City
1
0
04/03/2025
League Two League Two
Bradford City
Cheltenham Town
3
0
22/10/2024
League Two League Two
Cheltenham Town
Bradford City
1
1
Last Results - Cheltenham 
01/11/2025
FA Cup FA Cup
Cheltenham
Bradford City
1
0
W
25/10/2025
League Two League Two
Cheltenham
Walsall
1
0
W
18/10/2025
League Two League Two
Newport
Cheltenham
0
2
W
11/10/2025
League Two League Two
Gillingham
Cheltenham
1
1
D
07/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Cheltenham
Bristol Rovers
0
1
L
Last Results - Bradford City
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
18/10/2025
League One League One
Bradford City
Barnsley
2
2
D
14/10/2025
EFL Trophy EFL Trophy
Bradford City
Everton U21
5
1
W
Where To Watch Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in person?
- Location: The EV Charger Points Stadium, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5NA
- Date: November 1st, 2025
This game is not available to watch in the UK, with kick-off at 3 pm.
Probable Lineups For Cheltenham Town vs Bradford City
What sort of lineup can we expect from this important FA Cup clash?
Predicted Cheltenham Town Lineup
- Lineup: Day; Jude-Boyd, Sherring, Bennett, Tomkinson; Hutchinson, Pell, Young; Thomas, Bickerstaff, Archer
- Injured/Suspended: Broom
- Manager: Steve Cotterill
Predicted Bradford City Lineup
- Lineup: Hilton; Kelly, McIntyre, Byrne; Halliday, Metcalfe, Leigh, Wright; Lapslie, Humphrys; Cook
- Injured/Suspended: Pointon, Pattison, Pennington, Baldwin, Tilt, Powell
- Manager: Graham Alexander
