Mark Hughes has handed two full debuts to recent January recruits - ahead of this afternoon’s trip to high-flying Stevenage.
Matt Derbyshire and Sam Stubbs are set to make their first City starts in place of Abo Eisa and the injured Romoney Crichlow.
Liam Ridehalgh has returned to full fitness, and makes his first start since September - in place of Tolaji Bola, who picked up a side strain in training.
Richie Smallwood returns to skipper the Bantams, which sees Ryan East amongst the substitutes.
Ciaran Kelly is named in the matchday squad for the first time since arriving from Bohemians in January.
CITY STARTING XI:
1. Harry Lewis
2. Brad Halliday
3. Liam Ridehalgh
5. Matty Platt
6. Richie Smallwood (C)
9. Andy Cook
10. Jamie Walker
11. Alex Gilliead
23. Matt Derbyshire
36. Sam Stubbs
40. Adam Clayton
CITY SUBSTITUTES:
13. Colin Doyle (GK)
16. Ryan East
19. Vadaine Oliver
20. Harry Chapman
30. Abo Eisa
34. Thierry Nevers
35. Ciaran Kelly