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Metcalfe's Magic Seals Win for Bradford
30 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Jenson Metcalfe scored his first goal for Bradford in their 1-0 victory.
- The midfielder's winning strike came from a curling finish in the second half.
- Port Vale's coach noted the team's need to regroup and improve results.
Bradford secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Port Vale at Valley Parade, thanks to a spectacular second-half goal from midfielder Jenson Metcalfe. This marked Metcalfe's maiden goal for the club since his summer transfer from Everton, a moment manager Graham Alexander predicted given the player's training prowess.
The match was a physical affair, with Bradford having strong penalty appeals turned down. Metcalfe broke the deadlock in the 67th minute, executing a curling shot from a corner. Despite further chances for Bradford, the single goal was enough to secure the win against a Port Vale side recently under new interim management.
Port Vale's midfielder Jordan Shipley acknowledged the team's disappointing performance and the need to regroup. He stressed the importance of sticking together and fighting for results to climb the league table, highlighting that much football remains to be played.
