Graham Alexander has named his first side of 2024, which is unchanged from the draw against league leaders Stockport County on Friday, ahead of this afternoon’s away trip to Crewe Alexandra.
Liam Ridehalgh retains his spot on the left-hand side after returning from injury in Friday’s stalemate against Stockport.
The bench also remains the same from City's last outing, as Kevin McDonald and Matt Derbyshire will look to get some minutes after stints on the sideline.
CITY STARTING XI:
1. Harry Lewis
2. Brad Halliday
3. Liam Ridehalgh
5. Matty Platt
6. Richie Smallwood (c)
9. Andy Cook
11. Alex Gilliead
12. Clarke Oduor
14. Tyler Smith
18. Ciarán Kelly
31. Jonathan Tomkinson
CITY SUBSTITUTES:
13. Colin Doyle
4. Ash Taylor
8. Emmanuel Osadebe
19. Vadaine Oliver
23. Bobby Pointon
26. Kevin McDonald
27. Matt Derbyshire
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