Burton 3 Bradford City 1: McArdle consolation for Bantams

Bradford City saw their play-off hopes dented with defeat at leaders Burton Albion in League One.

Former Bantams loanee Mason Bennett’s deflected effort put Burton in front, before Tom Naylor converted Damien McCrory’s cross.

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Phil Parkinson.

Mark Duffy added a third for the hosts, as they extended their lead at the top to four points.

James Hanson went close for Bradford, who did find a consolation goal when Rory McArdle headed home in stoppage time.

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