Bradford missed out on the chance to go top of Sky Bet League Two after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Gillingham.

Conor Masterson’s first goal for nearly a year was enough to separate the sides, with the centre-back slotting home from close range early in the second half as Bradford failed to capitalise on Walsall’s loss to Grimsby earlier in the day.

Bradford had an early chance to take the lead when a neat through pass from Jamie Walker found Tommy Leigh inside the box, but Glenn Morris was off his line quickly to make a smart save.

Armani Little’s free-kick at the other end was struck just over the crossbar. The midfielder was on defensive duties shortly after, clearing off the line following Georgie Lapslie’s hooked shot.

Leigh was involved again following the break, he stole half a yard on Masterson before deciding to lob golakeeper Morris, however, his ambitious effort nestled on top of the net.

John Coleman’s men took the lead in the 56th minute when Max Clark’s corner was well trapped by Masterson, who turned and produced a clinical finish to find the bottom corner from six yards.

Gills could have had a second, but Joe Gbode’s shot was saved, with Nelson Khumbeni striking wide in the closing stages.