The 2022-23 campaign delivered a thrilling play-off challenge for Bradford as The Bantams secured a 6th-place finish in League Two. Leading the charge was the sensational veteran striker Andy Cook, whose phenomenal haul of 28 league goals earned him the Golden Boot and proved decisive in a campaign built on attacking verve and a push for promotion. It was a vital year that saw the team rediscover their winning momentum under Mark Hughes, culminating in a dramatic two-legged semi-final tie that remains a poignant chapter in the club's modern history.