Steve Williams scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give City three vital points against Gillingham at Valley Parade.
With the game in the second of three added minutes, centre half Williams rose at the far post to nod home Tommy Doherty's first-time cross.
It was a huge win for the Bantams - their first since August 14.
Lee Hendrie enjoyed a winning start after coming on as a second-half substitute.
He nearly made it a goal-scoring debut with a diving header which flew just over.
Peter Taylor used Luke Oliver as a targetman and the big fella battled gamely in the role. He twice went close early on with headers as well as setting up sub Leon Osborne for a good effort after the break.
Gillingham substitute Stanley Aborah wasted their best chance when he headed straight at Jon McLaughlin.
And City cashed in when Williams capped an assured return to the side with his priceless winner.
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