Bradford City and Port Vale have played out a goalless opening 45 minutes at Valley Parade in League One tonight.

Some 30 minutes elapsed before either side was granted a clear goalscoring opportunity, and it was the visitors, with Doug Loft seeing his powerful drive parried away by Jon McLaughlin.

Phil Parkinson's men should have edged ahead in the contest moments before the break, with Carl McHugh heading narrowly over the bar to ensure parity at the interval.