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‘Didn’t do themselves any harm’: £1.2m Portsmouth man’s timely Bradford City breakthrough as Blues threaten to end stay

Hayden Matthews has featured five times for Bradford City during a difficult loan stay away from Fratton Park…

Portsmouth News

Published: Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Hayden Matthews has put himself in contention for League One minutes at Bradford City following strong cup displays.
Bradford City head coach Michael Duff praised the on-loan Portsmouth defender after his first full 90-minute performance.
Matthews has been limited to five cup appearances due to Bradford's established back three.

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Portsmouth loanee Hayden Matthews has put himself in contention for League One minutes following praise from Bradford City head coach Michael Duff. Matthews impressed in recent cup victories against Marine and York City, completing his first full 90-minute appearance for the Bantams. Duff noted that Matthews was excellent and admitted the defender's performances did not do his league chances any harm.

Matthews has struggled for league action due to Bradford's strong defensive trio of George Pratt, Matthew Pennington, and Aden Baldwin. Portsmouth could consider recalling the defender in January if playing time does not improve.

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