Gillesphey and Phillips lead Bradford City past Peterborough
BRADFORD, West Yorkshire (Interstat) — Bradford City defeated Peterborough 2-0 on Tuesday at University of Bradford Stadium, getting a 13th-minute goal from Macaulay Gillesphey and a 67th-minute strike from Adam Phillips. Gillesphey also received a yellow card, and Phillips scored in a 30-minute appearance. Jake Beesley and Callum Connolly each provided an assist, while Connolly was booked. The match included eight yellow cards, six against Bradford City and two against Peterborough. Bradford City improved to 1-0 in the competition and 4-0-4 overall. Peterborough fell to 0-1 in the competition and 4-9-5 overall. Bradford City’s Gillesphey opened the scoring early, and Phillips doubled the advantage after the break. Peterborough could not find a response and did not break through before the final whistle. Bradford City continued its unbeaten overall run, while Peterborough’s competition record remained without a win. The result gave Bradford City a home victory and handed Peterborough a road loss.