Bradford Tops League One After Narrow Win Over Luton

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 20, 2026

Bradford climbed to the top of League One with a 1-0 win against Luton Town, thanks to an early goal from Bobby Pointon securing their third straight victory. This result puts them in a strong position as the season progresses, while other teams like Huddersfield and Plymouth experienced mixed outcomes in their recent matches.

Bradford secured the top position in League One after a narrow 1-0 victory over Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Sunday. The match’s sole goal came early in the fourth minute when Bobby Pointon headed home from close range, marking Bradford’s third consecutive win. Luton, managed by Jack Wilshere, suffered their second loss in a row.

Elsewhere, Huddersfield’s unbeaten start to the season ended with a 2-1 defeat at Bromley. JJ McKiernan opened the scoring for Bromley before halftime, but Ashley Fletcher leveled for Huddersfield shortly before the break. Mickel Miller then secured the winning goal for Bromley in the second half.

Plymouth maintained their momentum with a third straight win by overcoming Blackpool 4-2. Oli Irow contributed two goals, while Harvey White and Bim Pepple added one each.

Leicester City extended their difficult run with a 1-1 draw against Barnsley, who played most of the match with 10 men following Luca Connell’s red card in the 26th minute. Liam Cullen put Leicester ahead early, but Reyes Cleary struck in the second half to equalize for Barnsley.

Sheffield Wednesday preserved their unbeaten run, now stretching to five matches, after a goalless draw with Stockport. In other League One fixtures, Wigan Athletic lost 1-0 at home to Wycombe Wanderers, who were without a manager. Oxford United and Cambridge United played out a 1-1 draw, while Burton Albion and Mansfield Town also shared points in a 1-1 finish.

Reading recorded a 2-0 win over Notts County, and Doncaster Rovers claimed a similar scoreline victory against Peterborough United.

In League Two action, Barnet remained atop the table with a 3-1 victory over Fleetwood Town, despite receiving a late red card. Walsall defeated struggling Port Vale 2-0, and Grimsby Town secured a 2-0 win against bottom-placed Crawley Town. Rochdale followed with a 2-0 triumph over Oldham Athletic, while Salford City edged Swindon Town 1-0. Chesterfield beat York City 2-0, Gillingham scored three goals in a victory against Bristol Rovers, and Accrington Stanley played to a goalless draw with Newport County.

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