| Club: | Bradford City A.F.C. |
| Season: | 1952–53 |
| Manager: | Ivor Powell |
| Stdtitle: | Ground |
| Stadium: | Valley Parade |
| League: | Third Division North |
| League Result: | 16th |
| Cup1: | FA Cup |
| Cup1 Result: | Second round |
| Prevseason: | 1951–52 |
| Nextseason: | 1953–54 |
The 1952–53 Bradford City A.F.C. season was the 40th in the club's history.
The club finished 16th in Division Three North, and reached the 2nd round of the FA Cup.[1]