 Bradford started the season by winning 8–1 at home against Chesterfield, the first time the club had scored more than six goals in a league game.Wally Smith's four goals in the match was also the first time any City player had managed the feat.Despite losing the second game of the season at Burnley, Bradford responded with 1–0 and 3–0 successes against Oldham Athletic and Clapton Orient.