Bradford City 0, Lincoln City 0

City head coach Michael Skubala praised his side for a battling display in their 0-0 draw at high-flying Bradford City on Tuesday night.  

In an even contest that ebbed and flowed at Valley Parade, neither team was able to break the deadlock and Skubala was pleased to leave the University of Bradford Stadium with a hard-earned point.

City started the first half as the better side and threatened the Bantams’ backline, particularly through Justin Obikwu before Bradford grew into the half and were able to test a resilient George Wickens. The second half saw both teams push for a deciding goal but neither found it.

Skubala made three changes to the side who faced Leyton Orient away at the weekend as Obikwu came into the starting lineup for the first time in League One, Adam Reach came back in following injury and James Collins returned up top for the Imps.

He said: “I think it was a great performance from us and a really good point. We know that this a tough place to come and get a result.  

“In a way we’re a little disappointed that it wasn’t all three because we had a couple of big chances to take the lead. Having said that, I think a point was a fair result.  

“We had to soak up a bit of pressure in the last 15 minutes, but in the first half we were great again.” 

“Overall, with how well they have done here this season, I think we can leave happy with a point.” 

City returning to league action on November 8 when they visit Rotherham United. There is an Emirates FA Cup first round visit to Salford City this Saturday, November 1, for the first competitive meeting of the two clubs.

Attendance: 19,787 (1,377 away)

Picture: Vaughan Photography

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