Bantams Ease Back into League Action with Win over Peterborough United
The Bantams have got their eye in straight away, running up 105 home points in the last two seasons and starting the new campaign at Mbanq Valley Parade with a confident display. After a friendly-looking fixture against Peterborough United, the home side attacked with the vim and vigour that Graham Alexander demands, and a near 20,000 crowd have come to expect that full-throttle experience.
What happened?
The win made it three out of three on opening day for City under Alexander's watch, and the Bantams had lost only one of the previous 10 league curtain-raisers. The visitors showed a bit of early menace through winger Ethan Williams, but his threat on the right soon died down and faded away – summing up the resistance from the men in blue.
Why it matters for Peterborough United
The Bantams' solid performance and clean sheet will be a concern for Peterborough United, who are currently 50 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. The visitors showed a bit of early menace, but the home side looked stronger in all departments, from Matt Pennington, Aden Baldwin, and Macaulay Gillesphey firming up their solid relationship in the back three to Jake Beesley bullying and bouncing off centre halves at the other end.
What comes next?
The Bantams will look to build on this win and continue their strong start to the season. With a goal difference of -4, they will need to improve their defensive record to stay competitive in the league. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in League One, 53 pts, 15W-8D-23L from 46 games, recent form LDLDL. Goals this season: 64 scored, 68 conceded (-4 goal difference).
