BRADFORD City manager Michael Duff was left to bemoan missed chances as his side gave up top spot in League One after being held to a goalless draw at Burton Albion.

The Bantams have only scored 10 goals in the league this season despite their lofty position and were made to rue spurned opportunities once again on Tuesday night.

It was a third draw in four league games and second in three under new boss Duff.

On the plus side, City remain unbeaten under Duff and are also yet to concede a goal. They visit Oxford United this weekend.

Bradford City manager Michael Duff. Picture courtesy of BCAFC

placeholder image — Bradford City manager Michael Duff. Picture courtesy of BCAFC

Duff said: "Overall emotion straight after the game is that it is two points dropped.

"We had enough chances to win the game. But in the sport, once the emotion comes out of it you have added a clean sheet and added a point on the road.

"You have got to be respectful. We have no given right to win.

"We have had 18 shots, 17 inside the box, but their keeper has only had to make two saves and there have been some gilt-edged chances in there so it’s frustration, but when you wake up in the morning you will feel the positives.”

Bradford City captain Antoni Sarcevic, who netted from the penalty spot against Stevenage - the first goal of the Michael Duff era. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Burton goalkeeper Corey Addai made an outstanding save from Antoni Sarcevic and substitute Adam Phillips was wasteful with a late chance as Bradford pushed for the goal that would have kept them top.

"We look a threat from set plays, and the attacking output is much higher than it was, but it’s no good looking good and creating chances,” Duff added.

"You have to score one and that is the bit that we can’t do for them. Their keeper has made an outstanding save. I don’t know how he has made the save and that is the big moment along with Adam Phillips’ chance."

Burton head coach Gary Bowyer was equally frustrated after his side’s winless league run extended to four games.

He said: "I am not pleased with the fact that we didn’t win the game and we had opportunities, good opportunities to win it.

"To keep a clean sheet against a side that is top of the table, yes, I am delighted with that and delighted with the way that the players responded after a tough meeting with them on Monday.”