Bradford – Stockport County

Bradford host Stockport County in what promises to be a pivotal fixture in the league, with the home side perched third on 12 points after four wins and two defeats, boasting a modest 6‑4 goal difference. Stockport sit eighth, three points behind, having secured three victories but also three losses, and they carry a far more prolific 16‑10 scoring record. The clash pits Bradford’s tighter defence against a Stockport attack that averages more than two goals per game, setting up a classic battle of efficiency versus firepower. With both teams unbeaten in their last five outings, the result could reshuffle the top‑half table and keep the promotion race wide open.