The 2021-22 campaign for Bradford City was a tumultuous season defined by managerial upheaval and disappointing results, as The Bantams finished a mediocre 14th in League Two, failing spectacularly to meet the high pre-season expectations of promotion. The year's defining event was the mid-season sacking of Derek Adams, followed by the shock arrival of Premier League veteran Mark Hughes. Leading the attack through the constant flux was Andy Cook, whose 12 goals anchored the team in a season that ultimately served as a challenging, transitional foundation for the new era under Hughes.