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Clarke's goal took his side to fifth place in the table

Bradford climbed into the play-off places with a hard-earned victory over fellow high-flyers MK Dons.

Aaron McLean nodded in Billy Knott's cross on 23 minutes to give Bradford a lead, which they extended just two minutes later through Billy Clarke's well-struck effort from 20 yards.

Dean Lewington gave MK Dons hope before half-time after an error from keeper Jordan Pickford presented the chance.

The Dons pushed hard for an equaliser but struggled to create opportunities.

It was a frustrating night for the home side, who went into the match as League One's top scorers, and that sense of irritation saw MK Dons boss Karl Robinson sent to the stands midway through the second half after an altercation on the sidelines.

MK Dons manager Karl Robinson told BBC Three Counties Radio:

"I was shocked [to be sent off] as you could see. I have been told I manhandled the assistant referee. We'll just have to see what the report says.

"It's my fault today. The first 15 minutes was their fault, but for a five-minute period we were sloppy. In the second half I got it wrong. I made a change too soon. I got it massively wrong.

"'I tried to change it back, and then there was confusion and a lack of continuity. I stunted the flow of the game and I shouldn't do that as a manager. Sometimes you have to hold your hands up."