Match preview
Bradford host Rochdale in League Cup round of 128 clash
Bradford welcome Rochdale to Valley Parade for a Round of 128 tie in the League Cup, a fixture that offers both sides an early season test outside their usual league programme. The hosts go into the match having stumbled through a mixed run of results, while Rochdale, managed by Jim McNulty, arrive with their own inconsistent record to address.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Bradford's recent sequence reads LLDLW, including a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Newcastle and a goalless draw at home against Lincoln, though they did close with a 3-0 win at Stoke City. Rochdale meanwhile have posted DLLWL, a run featuring a 2-2 draw at Tranmere, back-to-back losses to York and Bromley, and a 4-1 win away at AFC Fylde before falling 1-0 at Hereford.
Kick-off at Valley Parade is scheduled for 14:00 UTC on 8 August 2026, with both clubs looking to translate patchy league form into a positive result in this cup meeting.
Bradford's LLDLW sequence includes three defeats and a single win, while Rochdale's DLLWL run has produced three losses of their own sandwiching one victory.
Bradford meet Rochdale in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Valley Parade.
Team pages: Bradford · Rochdale · League Cup
Pre-match read
Home on 192 days rest; Away on 7
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About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Bradford vs Rochdale, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this League Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Bradford vs Rochdale kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Valley Parade, a League Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch Bradford vs Rochdale goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.