Is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City on TV? Channel and streaming details for League One play-off clash

The key TV and streaming details ahead of Bradford City’s trip to Bolton Wanderers

Bradford City’s League One play-off campaign is set to kick off with a trip to Bolton Wanderers.

The Bantams only secured promotion from League Two last year but are already challenging for a place in the Championship.

Graham Alexander’s side finished fourth in the League One table and will do battle with Bolton across two legs at the semi-final stage of the play-offs.

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Bradford City will visit Bolton Wanderers for the first leg of their League One play-off semi-final. | Jan Kruger/Getty Images

If they are victorious, they will face either Stevenage or Stockport County in the play-off final at Wembley.

"The play-offs have got a history of throwing up mad games and mad performances,” said Alexander. “I don’t think it’s just on the second leg or the final.

"It does take a different entity because of the pressure and the profile. It’s still a game of football with all the usual standard stuff that you have to do to win it.

"Sometimes it can change the feel of the game knowing there’s another leg. You’re basically playing the first half of a game over 90 minutes. But it can dictate what goes on with the second leg. I think I’m pretty good at my job but I’m not a clairvoyant – I don’t know what’s coming but we’ll give it our best shot and see where it goes.”

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Graham Alexander has led Bradford City into the League One play-offs. | Jonathan Gawthorpe

Here are the key TV and streaming details as Bradford prepare to face Bolton.

When is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City?

Kick-off at the Toughsheet Community Stadium is scheduled for 8pm on Saturday, May 9.

Is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City on TV?

Yes - those without a ticket will be able to watch from the comfort of their own homes. The action will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and subscriptions are available online.

How can I stream Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City?

Supporters can stream via the official Sky Sports app or on NOW TV with a valid subscription. There will also be live audio commentary on BBC Radio Leeds and post-match reports on The Yorkshire Post website.

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