Match preview | Imps v Bradford City

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City will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League One to 11 matches when they host Bradford City at the LNER Stadium on Tuesday 27 January (7.45pm KO).

Read the pre-match thoughts of Michael Skubala and Adam Reach and catch-up on key match information in our preview. 

Michael Skubala:

"Bradford are a real threat and are very good at what they do. They are up there for a reason, because they are a strong team and ask you a lot of questions. 

"We keep saying it because it's true, we're going to have to be on it to get three points and we're really excited by the challenge.

"There's a true belief, of course we know that there is a long way to go, we know it is going to be tough, we know what the challenge is, but we'll be doing everything we can." 

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Adam Reach: 

"When I joined in the summer I always wanted it to be a longer-term thing and it was just about getting into the team and proving I was someone who was worth keeping around. 

"I've settled in so well and that is credit to everyone at the club. Ultimately, you play your best football when you feel at home and that is exactly how I feel. 

"So far we deserve to be where we are in the table, but we need to continue that now. This is a big game because of where both teams are, it's a great opportunity for us and we'll be doing everything we can to get the three points." 

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Opposition information:

The Bantams have been on the Sky Bet League One surprise packages this season. Graham Alexander's side won promotion on the final day of the campaign last term and are in the play-off positions heading into the battle at the LNER Stadium. 

Tuesday's opponents will be looking to bounce back from their narrow West Yorkshire loss to Huddersfield Town on Saturday.

The reverse fixture earlier in the 2025/26 campaign ended in a 0-0 draw. 

Match information:

City will be wearing their home threads - get 30% off yours, HERE!

Stephen Parkinson is the referee, James Tewson and Sam Clayton will be assistant referees with Elliot Bell as the fourth official. 

Legendary broadcaster John Helm and former Imp Dean West will be on Imps+ commentary - get your audio pass HERE!

The Imps are back in action on Tuesday with another big game against Bradford City - get your tickets now!