From Doubt to Dominance: Bradford City Defy Expectations and Eye the Championship
At the start of the 2025–26 season, many doubted whether Bradford City could handle the rigours of League One. Pundits predicted a campaign focused on survival, with little hope of pushing for promotion.
Fast forward to late December, and those doubts are being emphatically silenced.
Bradford City are not just surviving — they are thriving. Sitting 3rd in the League One table with 43 points from 22 games, the Bantams are firmly in the automatic promotion spots. Victories over teams like Port Vale (1–0) and Wigan Athletic (2–1) have underlined a side brimming with confidence, organisation, and unmatched energy.
What stands out is how these results are achieved. The team is resilient, tactically disciplined, and fearless — showing maturity well beyond what many expected from a newly promoted side. Every challenge is met head-on, every game treated as an opportunity, not a threat.
Manager Graham Alexander has overseen a squad that blends structure with attacking verve, and the result is a team capable of challenging for promotion rather than simply avoiding relegation.
Promotion talk that once felt premature now feels inevitable. With momentum on their side and belief surging among players and supporters alike, Bradford City are proving that the Championship is no longer a distant dream — it’s a very real target.
The message is clear: Doubters have been left behind. Bradford City are on a mission, and nothing seems capable of stopping them.
