On May 11, 1985, Bradford City were also saluting promotion. Ahead of the game against Lincoln at Valley Parade, the Third Division (these days League One) trophy was presented with suitable fanfare.

Bradford City were playing Lincoln City in their last home match of the season on 11 May 1985 when a fire ripped through the Valley Parade stadium with 11,000 fans watching.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the devastating fire at Valley Parade on May 11, 1985, which claimed fifty-six lives and left many other injured and scarred.

BRADFORD City have lost only two of their last 10 games on the opening day. Bantams fans recall their favourite starts from down the years.