Nahki Wells came off second-best in the battle between Sky Bet League One’s hottest strikers as Bradford City slumped to a 2-1 defeat away to Peterborough United at the weekend.

Peterborough’s Congolese-born Britt Assombalonga, who leads the division’s scoring charts with 16 goals in all competitions, was on target again in his team’s victory.

Wells, who has grabbed 15 goals in all competitions, came close to adding to his tally but was denied by a smart save from Peterborough goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik.

Peterborough moved to within five points of an automatic promotion spot with the win.

A stunning 30-yard effort from Kgosi Ntlhe, the full back, put Peterborough in front.

Assombalonga then quickly doubled the lead, turning on the edge of the box and firing past visiting goalkeeper Jon McLaughlan.

Andy Gray, City’s veteran striker, scored his first goal since September 2012 to bring his side back into the match, but they could not find a leveller.

Peterborough and Brentford were the only teams in League One’s top six to collect maximum points on Saturday.

Jonte Smith’s Crawley Town pulled off the surprise result of the weekend with a 3-2 victory away to Leyton Orient, the league leaders. earning their new manager, John Gregory, his first victory at the club. Smith was an unused substitute.