Bradford's promotion hopes were dented further by a controversial 2-1 defeat to Morecambe.

Shrimps take the spoils

Bradford's promotion hopes were dented further by a controversial 2-1 defeat to Morecambe at Christie Park. The Bantams let slip a 1-0 lead after Matthew Clarke's first-half header had given them the advantage at the break. Stuart McCall's side looked to have scored a second just after the half-time interval when Peter Thorne's header slipped through Barry Roche's grasp and appeared to be over the line, but the goal was not given. The much-debated decision gave Morecambe hope and after a poor first-half the home side took a foothold in the game. Stewart Drummond headed them level in the 55th minute after a header from Danny Adams's left-wing cross. And the home side took the three points with a stunning strike from Rene Howe whose 30-yard right-footed drive flew past goalkeeper Rhys Evans with 15 minutes to go. Steve Jones had a late chance for Bradford but headed wide when he nipped in between defenders and goalkeeper.