Bradford 0-0 Leyton Orient
Saturday 10 October 2026 18:18, UK
Michael Duff had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Leyton Orient in his first league game as Bradford manager.
Duff replaced Graham Alexander in the Valley Parade hotseat on Tuesday, but was unable to make a winning start in a poor match.
Adam Phillips, who had previously played for Duff at Barnsley, had an early effort deflected wide, but it was a low-key start from the home side against a well-organised Orient who were playing their first away game since September 5.
Jake Beesley went closest to breaking the deadlock after 32 minutes with a header from Ibou Touray's corner that was blocked on the line by Alfie Gilchrist.
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Fin Stevens had Orient's first shot from distance at the start of the second half but Jon McCracken dived low to save.
Phillips nearly put Bradford ahead when he met Kayden Jackson's cross but his close-range effort cannoned off the bar.
Antoni Sarcevic then fired over as the Bantams pushed for the breakthrough while Alex Gilbert also curled a shot wide for Orient.
