Bradford City started their EFL Trophy campaign with a 2-1 victory over Grimsby Town in a Northern Group clash on September 3, 2025. This match result gave the Bantams a perfect start in the competition, earning three points against familiar league opposition. The game kicked off at 2:30 AM at the University of Bradford Stadium, where Bradford took control early and established a lead. Grimsby Town fought back to equalize, making for a tense and competitive encounter. The decisive action came late, with Bradford City finding a winner to secure a hard-fought three points in front of their home