The first half chance of the contest came Will Swan’s way, with a block required after the forward found himself left unmarked just inside the box from a corner.
Down the other end, an early opening also presented itself to Niall Ennis. A good touch left the striker in a shooting position, before his eventual effort was deflected over from a tight angle.
The Seasiders’ next opportunity came Josh Bowler’s way. After a tough start to his first stint in Tangerine, the winger showed a flash of his brilliance to cut inside to create a shooting opportunity, but the final product was tamely directed straight at Sam Walker.
Ahead of the break, Josh Neufville came close to edging the Bantams in front, with a header going just wide of the target.
After warning Blackpool with his first effort, there was no let from the winger after the restart. After creating some space for himself in the box, the 24-year-old slotted a shot through the legs of Hayden Coulson and into the bottom corner.
In an attempt to double Bradford’s lead, substitute Alex Pattison tried his luck from distance, with Bailey Peacock-Farrell reacting well to push the ball wide.
Here’s how the Seasiders performed:
7. Josh Bowler - 5
We came closer to seeing a Josh Bowler spark during the first half, before an eventual tame shot. The winger is still finding his feet on his third return to the Fylde Coast. Photo: Gareth Evans
8. Jordan Brown - 6
After the drama of the Barnsley win, Jordan Brown went about his business on the quiet, and put in a solid display in the centre of the park. Photo: Gareth Evans
9. Albie Morgan - 6
Albie Morgan was the Seasiders player who looked most like a leader at times, especially in the first half. Photo: Gareth Evans
10. CJ Hamilton - 5
CJ Hamilton made a number of bright bursts forward, with just his final product letting him down at times. Photo: Gareth Evans
11. Ashley Fletcher - 6
Ashley Fletcher put a shift in up front, and tested Sam Walker with an effort from distance at the beginning of the second half. Photo: Gareth Evans
12. Niall Ennis - 5
Niall Ennis was on hand with a couple of half chances for the Seasiders, before being forced off through injury in the 36th minute. Photo: Gareth Evans