Bobby Pointon's early header secured a vital 1-0 away win for Bradford City at Luton Town on Saturday. The result at Kenilworth Road sends City to the top of the League One standings with 15 points from seven games.
Pointon struck in the fourth minute, rising unchallenged at the far post to nod the ball under the bar. Luton goalkeeper James Shea, making his first start since New Year's Day, could not keep it out. The goal proved enough as Bradford's defence held firm for the rest of the match.
Luton looked capable of finding an equaliser in the first half, with Shea parrying a swerving half-volley from City's Connolly. After the break, however, the home side struggled to break down a resolute City back line. Luton's frustrations boiled over in stoppage time when Harrison Ashby kicked out at O'Keefe and was shown a red card.
League leaders
The victory extends Bradford City's winning run to four matches and puts them a point clear at the summit. Their recent form reads four wins and one loss from the last five games.
City's next challenge is a home game against Barnsley on Saturday, 26 September. Barnsley currently sit 18th in the table. The win at Luton follows a 1-0 victory at Notts County the previous weekend, where George Pratt scored the decisive goal. The team will look to maintain their momentum and stay at the top.
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