Bradford City hosts Grimsby Town in the EFL Trophy Northern Group C on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 18:30 UTC[1][2][3]. This fixture is the opening group-stage match for both teams.
Bradford City has recent momentum, having won four and drawn one in their last five matches, scoring eleven goals in that span[1]. Grimsby Town, meanwhile, has six goals in their last five games[1].
Historically, Bradford City leads the head-to-head record with five wins to Grimsby Town’s one, with six draws between the sides[1]. In their last meeting (January 4, 2025), Bradford City prevailed 3-1 in League Two[5].
- Previous five meetings:
- Jan 4, 2025: Bradford City 3-1 Grimsby Town
- Aug 31, 2024: Grimsby Town 2-1 Bradford City
- Aug 13, 2024: Grimsby Town 1-1 Bradford City (Carabao Cup)
- Apr 1, 2024: Grimsby Town 1-1 Bradford City
- Oct 10, 2023: Grimsby Town 1-2 Bradford City (EFL Trophy)
Bradford City currently sits first in the group, while Grimsby Town holds fourth position entering this fixture[2]. As of the latest updates, the actual lineups will be announced about an hour before kickoff, with predicted lineups available in advance[1].
Fans can get live updates including real-time scores, goal scorers, attacking momentum, possession stats, shots, and more from multiple live score services[2]. Community predictions call advantage for Bradford City given their recent form and historical edge[1][2].