Dramatic last-day promotion sends Bradford back to League One
Bradford City's return to League One was sealed in the most dramatic fashion imaginable: a 96th-minute goal by Antoni Sarcevic against Fleetwood Town on the final day of the season secured automatic promotion and sent Valley Parade into delirium. It was the first time Bradford have played in the third tier since 2018-19, and the manner of their promotion has injected the club with an energy and belief that is carrying over into a strong 2025-26 campaign. Currently 4th with 64 points from 37 games, the Bantams are in the playoff places and showing no signs of being content with mere survival.