Bradford City’s play-off hopes alive as former striker Tyler Smith returns to damage Barrow’s chances

Bradford are enjoying a strong end to the season and this 2-1 moves them up to ninth, two places and two points adrift of the play-offs with one game to play, a home game against Newport County on Saturday.

The Bluebirds have endured a poor run at the worst part of the season with just one point from six.

After 29 minutes, brilliant 20-year-old Bobby Pointon gave the Bantams the lead with a well-placed goal. Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman made a fantastic save to deny Andy Cook in the 20th minute.

After Kian Spence leveled with a lovely free kick on the hour, home forward Cole Stockton’s attempt was cleared off the line as a result of their pressure.