Mark Hughes has made two changes to the side that comfortably beat Newport County on Saturday, ahead of tonight’s Carabao Cup third round clash with Middlesbrough.
Kevin McDonald makes way for Daniel Oyegoke, as Sam Stubbs again captains the side.
Chisom Afoka returns to the starting XI after making his home debut in the 1-1 draw against Harrogate Town.
Adam Wilson and Ciarán Kelly are included on the nine-man bench against the Sky Bet Championship side, and Alex Pattison returns from injury as he is in contention to play against his former side.
CITY STARTING XI:
1. Harry Lewis
2. Brad Halliday
3. Liam Ridehalgh
5. Matty Platt
7. Jamie Walker
9. Andy Cook
11. Alex Gilliead
12. Clarke Oduor
15. Sam Stubbs (C)
22. Daniel Oyegoke
37. Chisom Afoka
CITY SUBSTITUTES:
13. Colin Doyle
6. Richie Smallwood
8. Emmanuel Osadebe
10. Alex Pattison
14. Tyler Smith
18. Ciarán Kelly
23. Bobby Pointon
33. Adam Wilson
34. Rayhaan Tulloch