GILLINGHAM have not scored a league goal since the clocks changed.

The struggling Kent side equalled a sorry club record when they fired a sixth consecutive blank in last week’s 3-0 loss to Salford.

They last hit the net in League Two on October 22 with Elkan Baggott’s equaliser in a draw with Barrow - a barren run now clocking 556 minutes.

The Gills have scored just six times in their 20 fixtures - the fewest in all four divisions - and have not totalled more than one goal on any occasion.

And they will face the Bantams, wintry weather allowing, as the bottom team after Hartlepool’s win at Crawley last night.

The Priestfield pitch has been under cover since Gillingham’s dramatic 3-2 FA Cup win over Dagenham on Thursday night.

“I don’t think the game would have finished had it kicked off an hour later,” boss Neil Harris told the Kent Messenger.

“We want to play on Sunday and it might suit us on a tricky pitch rather than Bradford, who are a very technical side.

“We have some protection for the pitch but if it is going to hit minus four or five, then I would fear for the game, but I won’t focus on that, my preparation is that it is game on.”

Gillingham’s cup form is in complete contrast with their league woes - they are unbeaten in their last seven knock-out games after booking a home tie with Leicester in the third round.

They also face Wolves before Christmas in the Carabao Cup. But their need for league points - and goals - first is obvious.

Harris added: “We are really looking forward to the (City) game.

“They are doing well in the league this year, it’s a good test for us and we'll look to get some points on the board.

“They are a good team, good players, an experienced manager, a good guy Mark Hughes, a big football club fanbase-wise and where they have been in the Premier League as well.

“It’s certainly one to look forward to, another strange one, Sunday lunchtime kick off but we have had some strange times because of cup success.”