MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Bradford Bulls
Jake Watson • 4 September 2025
MATCH PREVIEW: London Broncos vs Bradford Bulls
It is the final home game of the season on Saturday as we welcome Bradford Bulls to The Cherry Red Records for Emilia's Big Day in partnership with DKMS.
The Bulls are still fighting it out for the Championship title so will come into this game looking for another two points. For the Broncos it's an opportunity to sign off on a high after a challenging season which has continued to see improvements week on week.
SQUAD INFO
Mike Eccles has named his squad for the final home game of the season to face Bradford Bulls at The Cherry Red Records on Saturday.
It is a very similar squad to last weekend however both Sadiq Adebiyi and Will Lovell return after missing the win over Batley through HIA protocols but both are cleared to play this weekend.
INTERVIEWS
Ahead of the final home game of the season Connor O'Beirne believes despite Bradford's superior league position they go into the game full of confidence.
Cast your mind back to the opening back of the season it was a trip to Odsal for Mike Eccles' side - a team that had only played once together prior, a defeat to League One Goole Vikings. Broncos would show great potential and would lead Bradford at half-time. Ultimately it was Bradford who took the points but there were a number of positives - including the debut of Connor O'Beirne who instantly showed his ability to step up to The Championship.
Watch the full interview with Connor as he discusses his first season in England and the excitement ahead of Saturday's game.
Mike Eccles believes that the win over Batley last weekend was the perfect platform to finish the season strongly against Bradford and Widnes.
Boosted by the returns of Ben Hurley-Hord, Will Lovell and Sadiq Adebiyi, Eccles was in a positive mood ahead of Saturday's game.
THE STATS
Last ten meetings:
Bradford 20, London Broncos 6 (ChR1, 16/2/25)
London Broncos 10, Bradford 12 (ChR26, 17/9/23)
Bradford 32, London Broncos 16 (ChR14, 11/6/23)
Bradford 12, London Broncos 30 (ChR19, 16/7/22)
London Broncos 6, Bradford 8 (ChR7, 3/4/22)
London Broncos 8, Bradford 34 (CCR4, 27/2/22)
London Broncos 8, Bradford 33 (ChR7, 23/5/21)
(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)
Bradford 14, London Broncos 18 (ChR1, 2/2/20)
(at Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury)
Bradford 12, London Broncos 56 (ChR14, 21/5/17)
London Broncos 42, Bradford 12 (ChR5, 5/3/17)
(at Trailfinders Sports Ground, Ealing)
JOE KEYES needs three points to reach 500 for Bradford Bulls.
- 30 tries, 187 goals, 3 field goals (84 appearances, 2016-2019, 2021, loan, 2025)
ONE TO WATCH
There are a number of players you could pick out from the Bradford team to keep an extra eye on this weekend but we have decided to pick out Tom Holmes.
Comfortable at full-back or in the halves Holmes has continued to produce the goods despite an influx of big name players in his position.
He was a top performer in the reverse fixture and will need to be kept quiet on Saturday if the Broncos are to have a positive result.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
It was the first game of the 2025 season when London Broncos made the trip to Odsal, not knowing what the season would have in store after a turbulent off season.
Broncos would put in an impressive performance, even leading at the break, before Bradford eventually ran out winners.
TICKETS
London Broncos are looking to sign off the campaign with their highest attendance of the season with the fixture which is also a charity fundraiser for blood cancer charity DKMS.
The game will be celebrating 7-year-old Emilia McKay whose journey to recovery has been one of courage and resilience. She was just 5-years-old when she was diagnosed with aplastic anaemia, a rare and life-threatening blood disorder and required weekly blood and platelet transfusions just to survive.
Join us on Saturday with activities starting at 2pm ahead of a 4pm kick off for a day of rugby, community and purpose.
Tickets start from JUST £5 and are available to buy from HERE!!
MATCH PREVIEW: Connor O'Beirne looks ahead to Emilia's Big Day Ahead of the final home game of the season Connor O'Beirne believes despite Bradford's superior league position they go into the game full of confidence. Cast your mind back to the opening back of the season it was a trip to Odsal for Mike Eccles' side - a team that had only played once together prior, a defeat to League One Goole Vikings. Broncos would show great potential and would lead Bradford at half-time. Ultimately it was Bradford who took the points but there were a number of positives - including the debut of Connor O'Beirne who instantly showed his ability to step up to The Championship. Watch the full interview with Connor as he discusses his first season in England and the excitement ahead of Saturday's game.
Emilia’s Big Day - WHAT’S GOING ON? We are set for a busy and exciting day on Saturday as we welcome Bradford Bulls to The Cherry Red Records for the final home game of the 2025 season. The game will be celebrated as Emilia’s Big Day and is in partnership with blood cancer charity DKMS. Once you arrive into the ground from General Admission you enter into the Fanzone where DKMS stands will be with information and swabbing opportunities. Key Timings; 2pm – Gates Open for general attendance and hospitality 2-3pm - Happy hour in Phoenix Pub 2-4pm - Fanzone activities 3:55pm – Emilia to walk the ball out with players with the Brass Band 4pm: Kick Off 4:40pm – Junior Awards by Foundation in front of East Stand
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: London Broncos vs Bradford Bulls Mike Eccles has named his squad for the final home game of the season to face Bradford Bulls at The Cherry Red Records on Saturday. It is a very similar squad to last weekend however both Sadiq Adebiyi and Will Lovell return after missing the win over Batley through HIA protocols but both are cleared to play this weekend. #WeAreLondon
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Darren Lockyer to attend London Broncos game London Broncos are excited to announce Rugby League legend Darren Lockyer will be in attendance for the final home league game of the season at The Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday, September 6th. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time the Australian spent his entire career with Brisbane Broncos captaining the team through one of its most successful periods and he remains the club's record appearance holder.
GAMEWEEK: London Broncos vs Bradford Bulls It is the final home game of the season on Saturday as we welcome Bradford Bulls to The Cherry Red Records for Emilia's Big Day in partnership with DKMS. The Bulls are still fighting it out for the Championship title so will come into this game looking for another two points. For the Broncos it's an opportunity to sign off on a high after a challenging season which has continued to see improvements week on week. *TICKETS ARE PRICED AT; Broncos Bar - £35 Adult - £20 Concession - £15 Kids - £5 U12 - FREE** BUY HERE!! * 25% of tickets are donated to DKMS **must be accompanied by a paying adult The game is part of a celebration of the wonderful Emilia who we celebrate as part of Emilia's Big Day. Keep scrolling to learn more about her story and why it's important to support this fixture.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Batley Bulldogs vs London Broncos You can now watch back extended highlights of London Broncos Championship trip to Batley Bulldogs. Keep scrolling for tickets for our final home game of the season on September 6th vs Bradford Bulls.
MATCH GALLERY: Batley Bulldogs vs London Broncos You can now take a look through the best images from London Broncos 30-16 away win against Batley Bulldogs at The Fox's Biscuits Stadium. #WeAreLondon
POST-MATCH: Mike Eccles post Batley victory Mike Eccles has praised his London Broncos side after a "professional" win away at Batley Bulldogs. The Broncos picked up their 7th win of the season with a 30-16 victory against the team directly below them in the table. Eccles held special praise for Ted Davidson with the London youngster playing just his second game for the first-team and impressing with a powerful performance. #WeAreLondon
