Bradford City wing-back on which spectacular strike was the best - against Port Vale or Doncaster Rovers

IN-FORM Bradford City wing-back Tyreik Wright believes that his fabulous strike in Wednesday night's 2-0 victory at Port Vale was better than his stunner in the derby win over Doncaster Rovers in late January - with the Irishman's penchant for the spectacular having come to the fore twice in 2026.

Wright settled the issue in the Potteries with an unstoppable shot from just outside the box in the success at Vale Park, which saw City dominate and secure their first away triumph since January 4.

His goal against Rovers was also eye-catching, a fantastic match-winning volley at Valley Parade on January 31.

Pressed as to which goal was the best, Wright, enjoying a terrific run of form, said: "I think I have to say this one (at Vale) because it was with my weaker foot. But they're both not bad, to be fair.

Bradford City scorer Tyreik Wright. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image
Bradford City scorer Tyreik Wright. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

"It's something that comes naturally to me. If I see there's a chance, I'm going to hit it. They’ve not gone in as much as I’ve wanted them to but it did last night and that’s the main thing.

"I’m absolutely buzzing to get another goal, even sweeter with the right foot.

"I've always had the confidence but I haven't been as confident as I should have been, really. But thankfully that’s two goals in the space of just over a month.”

After a run of five consecutive away defeats, City found an antidote to their travelsickness against lowly Vale, who were outclassed by the visitors, to the delight of another four-figure travelling following.

Wright is tackled by Cardiff's Joel Bagan in the game at Valley Parade in January. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image
Wright is tackled by Cardiff's Joel Bagan in the game at Valley Parade in January. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

The three points puts City in good heart for Saturday's trip to Wigan Athletic, where the Bantams will be backed by a sell-out travelling support of 4,600 fans.

Wright said: "It doesn't surprise any of us. They always come in numbers, no matter where the game is and back us to the end and we’re very appreciative of that.

"It doesn’t surprise me that our end on Saturday is sold out. They are the best fans in the league.

"It's going to be another tough game and a tough place to go but we're ready.

"Wednesday was the way we want to play each time. Put them under pressure, create as many chances as possible and keeping a clean sheet away from home as well is important.”

The win saw City move level on points with third-placed Bolton Wanderers and they hold a ten-point buffer over the side just outside of the play-offs.

For the second successive campaign, the Bantams are right in the thick of a promotion battle and Wright is thrilled to be part of it as they seek to emulate Wrexham in securing back-to-back promotions from League Two to the Championship.

He continued: "That's why I came back to the club, because I knew we could achieve something that we set out to.

"We set ourselves a goal and we're looking forward to the end of the season and seeing what happens.”

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