Stevenage secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bradford City on Saturday, with Dan Kemp’s goal shortly after the hour mark proving decisive. The match marked only Bradford’s second home defeat of the 2026 season.

Stevenage manager Alex Revell acknowledged that the win was not aesthetically pleasing but emphasized the qualities that delivered the result. “We did what we had to do,” Revell said. “It’s a perfectly executed plan when you win. Everything we know about this team was on show today — desire, togetherness. We spoke before the game about what it takes to come here and win. We needed everyone firing, from the strikers to the goalkeeper, and we were exceptional defensively. It’s a huge win for us. In my opinion, everyone worked hard for each other, and that’s what we’re based on.”

Bradford manager Graham Alexander expressed frustration at the outcome, suggesting his side created sufficient opportunities but lacked finishing precision. “It’s a game I don’t think we should lose, 100 percent. Even a draw would have been unfair,” Alexander said. “All teams have challenges, and you have to understand what they are. I think they had one shot on target and scored from it. We haven’t been clinical enough this season.”

The result represents a significant victory for Stevenage as they continue to strive for consistency, while Bradford face mounting pressure to convert chances into points in their home fixtures.