Reading and Bradford City share points in 1-1 draw at SCL Stadium

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Reading and Bradford City share points in 1-1 draw at SCL Stadium
Summary

Reading FC drew 1-1 with Bradford City in a match at the SCL Stadium on Saturday. Jake Beesley opened the scoring for Bradford, but Udoka Godwin-Malife equalized for Reading in the second half. Reading manager Leam Richardson expressed disappointment with the team's inability to maintain their performance after scoring. He acknowledged that the team has shown improvement over several games but needs to convert draws into victories. Reading remains unbeaten in multiple matches as they focus on refining their decision-making in the final third.

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  • •Reading recorded a 1-1 draw against Bradford City.
  • •Jake Beesley scored for Bradford before Udoka Godwin-Malife equalized for Reading.
  • •Leam Richardson noted Reading's strong performance for 70 minutes.
  • •Richardson emphasized the need for better decision-making after scoring.
  • •Reading is unbeaten in several games but seeks to convert draws into wins.
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  • 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Leam Richardson Pleased With Bulk Of Reading’s Bradford Performance
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The gaffer took positives from the first 70 or so minutes of Reading’s display against Bradford, but wasn’t pleased with the ending.

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