STOKE-ON-TRENT, England (Interstat) — Bradford City began its League One campaign with a 2-0 away win over Port Vale on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Vale Park.

Substitutes Bobby Pointon and Tyreik Wright scored second-half goals to secure the victory. Pointon opened the scoring in the 31st minute before Wright doubled the lead in the 66th. Defender Elijah Campbell and midfielder Max Power each recorded assists for Bradford City.

The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which had simulated a 1-1 draw and gave Bradford City only a slight probability to win. Port Vale, playing at home, managed no goals.

The match featured four yellow cards, issued to Max Power, Elijah Campbell, Port Vale’s Connor Hall and Wright. Bradford City starts the season 1-0-0, while Port Vale begins 0-1-0.