Bradford City vs Rochdale Highlights - August 08, 2026

Bradford City beat Rochdale 2-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Valley Parade.

Will Swan (45'+1'), Aden Baldwin (67') scored for Bradford City.

They had won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 in their previous five. Bradford City arrived unbeaten in 3.

Their previous five had brought 4 wins, 1 draws and 0 defeats. That run had left Rochdale 5 games without defeat.

Tyreik Wright shot wide for Bradford City on 12 minutes. Soon after, Jake Beesley could not find the target for Bradford City (17').

Devante Rodney was booked for Rochdale (22'). Will Swan found the net for Bradford City (45'+1').

Emmanuel Dieseruvwe sent an effort off target for Rochdale (45'+3').

After the break, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe shot wide for Rochdale on 48 minutes. Matthew Pennington could not find the target for Bradford City (49').

Shortly afterwards, Tyreik Wright sent an effort off target for Bradford City (50'). Callum Connolly picked out Aden Baldwin, who scored for Bradford City (67').

The referee cautioned Dajaune Brown of Rochdale on 77 minutes. Substitutions: Bradford City 5, Rochdale 4.

Bradford City controlled 52% of possession. Bradford City had 23 shots with 11 on target, while Rochdale had 9 and 2.

Goalkeeper saves: Bradford City 2, Rochdale 9. Corners: Bradford City 10, Rochdale 2.

Bradford City completed the most passes, 401 in total at 77.8% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.