[2] Their best position in the first four seasons came in 1906–07, manager Peter O'Rourke's first full campaign having replaced Robert Campbell in November 1905.
[4] He led City to fifth position in 1906–07, helped by a record of 10 victories from their final 14 games of the campaign.
[5] O'Rourke added to his squad which finished the previous season with a string of victories by signing Scottish national goalkeeper Willie Muir from Dundee, centre forward Sam Higginson from Reading and left half Harry Hanger from Kettering Town.
[6] Bradford started the season by winning 8–1 at home against Chesterfield,[6] the first time the club had scored more than six goals in a league game.
[7] 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.