Mark Hughes has named three changes to the side that drew against Stockport County last Tuesday, ahead of this afternoon’s return to the University of Bradford Stadium against Mansfield Town.
Andy Cook replaces Vadaine Oliver in the 11 to face his former club, and Jamie Walker is reinstated after serving his suspension.
Ryan East makes his first start since October, and Alex Gilliead skippers the side in Richie Smallwood's absence.
Tolaji Bola and Adam Clayton are set to make their home debuts in front of a bumper crowd of over 18,000.
Deadline Day recruit, Sam Stubbs is included in the matchday squad, and there is room for Harry Chapman after recovering from his bout of illness.
CITY STARTING XI:
1. Harry Lewis (GK)
2. Brad Halliday
5. Matty Platt
7. Tolaji Bola
9. Andy Cook
10. Jamie Walker
11. Alex Gilliead (c)
16. Ryan East
24. Romoney Crichlow
30. Abo Eisa
40. Adam Clayton
CITY SUBSTITUTES:
13. Colin Doyle (GK)
19. Vadaine Oliver
20. Harry Chapman
23. Matt Derbyshire
33. Dara Costelloe
34. Thierry Nevers
36. Sam Stubbs