Charlton's European dream has been dealt a seemingly fatal blow as rock-bottom Bradford finally celebrated their first victory since New Year's Day.

Jim Jefferies' side may be on their way to the First Division, but at least they showed some of the heart which was so prevalent last season when they dramatically salvaged their campaign.

For Charlton boss Alan Curbishley, any hope of his side playing in the UEFA Cup next season was blown away by second half goals from Robbie Blake and Benito Carbone.

But Charlton only have themselves to blame because it was a performance which must rank as one of their worst of the season.

With games against Aston Villa, Chelsea, Ipswich, Sunderland and Liverpool ahead - all teams with their own European aspirations - only respectability surely now remains for Charlton.

For City, there at least seems to be some pride as they ended a run of 11 matches without a win and kept their first clean sheet at Valley Parade since August 26th.

BRADFORD: Walsh, Myers, Jacobs, Molenaar, Halle, McCall, Whalley (Nolan 90), Blake (McKinlay 89), Jess, Carbone, Ward. Subs not used: Davison, Grant, Kerr. Booked: Ward. Goals: Blake 74 pen, Carbone 80.

CHARLTON: Ilic, Konchesky, Fish, Rufus, Todd, Parker (Salako 74), Kishishev (Jensen 68), Kinsella, Johansson, Robinson, Svensson (Bartlett 69). Subs not used: Brown, Caig. Booked: Rufus, Parker, Kishishev..

Referee: P Jones (Loughborough).