Reading and Bradford City have met 14 times, and the rivalry is remarkably even: 4 wins each way is no exaggeration, with 6 of those games drawn. Neither side can claim a clear historical edge.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 31 goals — an average of 2.2 per game, marking this out as a balanced fixture for goals. Reading have scored 14, Bradford City 17.
Their most recent meeting (February 28, 2026) finished Reading 2–1 Bradford City in the England. League One.
Feb 28, 2026
Reading2 - 1Bradford City
England. League One
Dec 13, 2025
Bradford City2 - 0Reading
England. League One
Mar 16, 2015
Reading3 - 0Bradford City
FA Cup
Mar 07, 2015
Bradford City0 - 0Reading
England. FA Cup
Apr 10, 2004
Bradford City2 - 1Reading
England. Championship
Oct 04, 2003
Reading2 - 2Bradford City
England. Championship
Mar 22, 2003
Bradford City0 - 1Reading
England. Championship
Oct 29, 2002
Reading1 - 0Bradford City
England. Championship
Sep 21, 1999
Reading2 - 2Bradford City
England. League Cup
Sep 13, 1999
Bradford City1 - 1Reading
England. League Cup
Jan 27, 1998
Bradford City4 - 1Reading
England. Championship
Aug 30, 1997
Reading0 - 3Bradford City
England. Championship
Mar 15, 1997
Reading0 - 0Bradford City
England. Championship
Dec 17, 1996
Bradford City0 - 0Reading
England. Championship
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Reading and Bradford City played each other?
They have met 14 times: 4 Reading wins, 6 draws and 4 Bradford City wins.
What was the last result between Reading and Bradford City?
Reading 2–1 Bradford City, in the England. League One.