Bristol Rovers 1 Bradford City 1: Lumley denies Bantams as rivals start to close in

The Bantams had great chances to win the game after Nicky Law cancelled out Chris Lines’s opener before the break.

However, Rovers goalkeeper Joe Lumley pulled off some sublime saves to deny the visitors.

The Bantams are still in the League One play-off spots but, with five draws in their last 10 outings in the league, McCall’s men will need to start picking up maximum points as both Millwall and Rochdale can be on their tail if they take advantage of their respective games in hand.

“It’s another draw for us, another point on the board, but we obviously came for the win,” said McCall.

“The level of performance from the lads was terrific again.

“Their goalkeeper has made three or four important stops. We had so many efforts on goal, particularly in the second period.

“We’re obviously frustrated to only take a point from the game but we have to be pleased with the performance once again.”

It took the hosts just 15 minutes to go ahead as Lines curled an excellent left-footed effort into the far corner.

But 11 minutes later Law levelled with a calm finish after newcomer Charlie Wyke back-heeled the ball into his path.

After the goals it was QPR loanee Lumley who stole the show. He kept out Tony McMahon, Billy Clarke and Nat Knight-Percival in a stunning second-half display.

Bristol Rovers: Lumley, Leadbitter, Sweeney, Lockyer, Brown, Montano (Broom, 71), Sinclair, Clarke, Lines, James (Lucas, 89), Harrison (Gaffney, 72). Unused substitutes: Partington, Burn, Puddy, Harris.

Bradford City: Doyle, McMahon, McArdle, Knight-Percival, Meredith, Marshall, Dieng, Vincelot, Law, Clarke (Hiwula-Mayiifuila, 81), Wyke. Unused substitutes: Sattelmaier, Darby, Toner, Penney, Gilliead, Devine.

Referee: G Salisbury (Lancashire).