AI VerdictFull time
Bradford City won it 2–0.
Predictions lock at kick-off and are graded in the open — this one’s in the books.
· English Carabao Cup
The desk calledBradford City ahead66%Valley Parade
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Injury & availability report · 1
Bradford City
- OutBoltonBradford City wait on fitness of ex-Bolton skipper for play-off crunch matchThe Bolton News
Rochdale
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Team News2Injury1Pundit2
Pundit20h ago · 5 sources
Bradford 2-0 Rochdale | Carabao Cup highlights
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Team News2d ago · 3 sources
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Pundit5d ago · 5 sources
Rochdale AFC promotion heroes welcomed home after Wembley triumph
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Injury19d ago · 4 sources
Bradford City wait on fitness of ex-Bolton skipper for play-off crunch match
Bradford City Handed Pre-Barnsley Injury Blow As Star Sidelined · Bradford City waiting for good news on "strange" injury for defender · Bradford City boss provides injury updates on key duo - including former Ipswich Town and Derby…
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Team News102d ago · 2 sources
TEAM NEWS: ROCHDALE (A)
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