1903–04 Bradford City A.F.C. season
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The 1903–04 season was the first season in Bradford City A.F.C.'s history, having been founded on 29 May 1903 and then elected into the English Football League to replace Doncaster Rovers in the Second Division. They finished in 10th position in the league and reached the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.
1903–04 season | |||
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Chairman | Alfred Ayrton | ||
Manager | Robert Campbell | ||
Stadium | Valley Parade | ||
Football League Second Division | 10th | ||
FA Cup | Fourth Qualifying Round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Johnny McMillan (14) All: Johnny McMillan (16) | ||
Highest home attendance | c. 16,000 (v Bristol City, 19 September 1903) | ||
Lowest home attendance | c. 3,000 (v Leicester Fosse, 19 December 1903) | ||
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Bradford City were formed following a series of meetings during the first half of 1903 and replaced the former rugby league club of Manningham, whose Valley Parade ground they used. The club had already signed six players before they were accepted into the league before the rest of the side were later signed by a five-man committee. The board directors appointed Robert Campbell as the club's first manager. Bradford City's first game ended in a 2–0 defeat at Grimsby Town and the first home game resulted in another loss to Gainsborough Trinity. Club captain Johnny McMillan finished the top goalscorer with 14 league and two FA Cup goals.