The 2021–22 season is
Bradford City's 119th year in existence and third consecutive season in
League Two. Along with the league, the club will also compete in the
FA Cup, the
EFL Cup
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and the
EFL Trophy
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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
During pre-season,
Derek Adams was appointed as ''Bantams'' new manager.
Pre-season friendlies
Bradford City revealed they would have
pre-season friendlies
An exhibition game (also known as a friendly, a scrimmage, a demonstration, a preseason game, a warmup match, or a preparation match, depending at least in part on the sport) is a sporting event whose prize money and impact on the player's or ...
against
Bradford (Park Avenue)
Bradford (Park Avenue) Association Football Club is an association football club based in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The team compete in , at the sixth tier of the English football league system. The name derived from their former hom ...
,
Eccleshill United
Eccleshill United Football Club is a football club based in Wrose, Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at Plumpton Park.
History
The club was established before World War II but was disbanded due to t ...
,
,
,
Brighouse Town
Brighouse Town Football Club is a football club based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at St Giles Road.
History
The club was established in 1963 as the works team of the Blakeborough Valve Co ...
,
,
and
Accrington Stanley as part of their preparations for the new season.
Competitions
League Two
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
The Bantams' fixtures were released on 24 June 2021.
FA Cup
Bradford City were drawn at home to
Exeter City in the first round.
EFL Cup
Bradford City were drawn away to
Nottingham Forest in the first round.
EFL Trophy
Group game fixture dates were announced on 22 July.
Squad statistics
As of 7 May 2022.
Transfers
Transfers in
Loans in
Loans out
Transfers out
References
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Bradford City A.F.C. seasons