Stevenage's match against the Bantams ended in a draw, thanks to Clayton Donaldson's first goal in 2021. The team's form was put to the test at the Lamex Stadium. Niall Canavan provided a strong defensive backbone, producing a goal-saving block with his head to deny Arthur Read. City's equaliser came from a fine move, with good skill and vision from Elliot Watt, a perfect cross from Connor Wood, and Donaldson's goal. The Bantams were guilty of giving up cheap free-kicks in the danger area. City stuck with the same starting line-up from Friday's impressive victory over Forest Green. The referee was Carl Boyeson, and bookings were made for M Stevens, A O'Connor, and P O'Connor. Stevenage had 3 shots on target, while City had 2. The match stats and player ratings are available, with Cumming and James-Wildin scoring 6 and 7 respectively for Stevenage. City's O'Donnell and Cousin-Dawson scored 6 and 7 respectively. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Stevenage's manager will be pleased with the team's performance, despite not securing a win. The draw is a positive result for the team, given the Bantams' recent form. The match highlights the importance of strong defensive play, as demonstrated by Canavan. The team's next match will be closely watched, as they look to build on this result.
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Stevenage v Bantams: Match Stats and Player Ratings
Stevenage draws against Bantams with Clayton Donaldson's first goal in 2021, backed by Niall Canavan's strong defensive play, read the match stats and player ratings
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