Bradford City 2-0 Southend United

Tony McMahon has netted five goals in 30 games for Bradford this season

Bradford City eased to their third victory in four games as they beat Southend United at Valley Parade.

Tony McMahon's curling free-kick beat keeper Daniel Bentley to give Bradford the lead after an aggressive start.

Wes Thomas came close to a second as he cut inside to pick up Josh Cullen's pass but chipped his shot over the bar.

Stephen McLaughlin shot over the bar for Southend after the break, but James Hanson's header deflected in off Bentley to secure victory for Bradford.