Top Bradford City player ratings at the back end of the team as they are made to work hard for Wimbledon victory

Bradford City (4-4-2)

Harry Lewis – some important first-half saves to keep Bradford in the game 7

 

Brad Halliday – had a scare with late penalty appeals but did a good job 6
Matty Platt – in the wars – never a bad thing from a centre-back 7

 

Wimbledon 0 #BCAFC 1: Bantams play to the script to keep Kevin McDonald's winning run going https://t.co/vsLLWHVKN1

— Stuart Rayner (@sturayner) October 14, 2023

 

Sam Stubbs – the other half of a solid central defensive partnership 7

 

Liam Ridehalgh – worked well defensively 7

 

Richie Smallwood – got on the wrong side of the referee in the first half but reined it in to avoid a second booking 6
Alex Gilliead – his header helped create the goal 6

Adam Wilson – disappointingly quiet 5

 

Jamie Walker – one lovely shot on the turn 6

 

Bobby Pointon – showed flashes but unable to do more 6

 

Andy Cook – a frustrating first half for the striker but he made the winning goal 6

 

Substitutes:
Emmanuel Osadebe (for Wilson, 58) – instantly gave his team an outlet that was not there before – and a goal, of course 6

Daniel Oyegoke (for Pointon, 80) – shored things up 5

 

Tyler Smith (for Cook, 85) – N/A

 

Not used: Taylor, Doyle, Tulloch, Afoka.