The Bantams are back in midweek action - travelling to Southend United in Sky Bet League Two on Tuesday evening (7.00pm).
Mark Trueman and Conor Sellars’ side sit 20th in the table and are unbeaten in the last six matches. The Shrimpers are currently bottom of the league, having won one of their last five matches.
We have created this Big Match Preview to take you through everything you need to know about City’s visit to Roots Hall.
HOW TO WATCH
Supporters will be able to catch every minute of the game LIVE by purchasing a video iFollow match pass.
The pass - available for £10 - will ensure supporters do not miss a minute of the action, with build-up beginning from 6.00pm.
For a step-by-step guide on how to purchase an iFollow video match pass for the fixture, please CLICK HERE.
To purchase an iFollow video match pass, please CLICK HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: iFollow video match passes for away Sky Bet League Two fixtures are not included with a 'City For All' 2020/21 season ticket.
TEAM NEWS
City: Tuesday evening should prove to be too soon for Harry Pritchard and Lee Novak to return. The pair are still nursing injuries but are not expected to be long-term absentees.
Danny Rowe played the full 90 minutes against Cambridge United last time out and is likely to feature again. Niall Canavan, Rumarn Burrell and Matthew Foulds could make their City debuts.
Paudie O’Connor is set to captain the side again, having taken the armband against the U’s on Saturday afternoon.
Southend: Former Bantam Timothee Dieng will not feature against his former side, having picked up a suspension over the weekend.
The Shrimpers will also be without dangerous Arsenal loanee James Olayinka, who is sidelined with injury.
LAST TIME OUT
Three first-half goals were enough to see the Bantams clinch all three points against Southend United - at the Utilita Energy Stadium - in November.
Bradford City 3 (Callum Cooke 5’, Elliot Watt 33’, Harry Pritchard 43’).
Southend United 0
Tuesday 3 November 2020
Sky Bet League Two
Referee: Marc Edwards (Tyne and Wear)
CITY: Richard O’Donnell ©; Bryce Hosannah, Anthony O’Connor, Paudie O’Connor, Reece Staunton, Connor Wood; Elliot Watt (Finn Cousin-Dawson 90’), Callum Cooke, Harry Pritchard; Billy Clarke, Clayton Donaldson (Dylan Mottley-Henry 78’). Subs (not used): Sam Hornby, Ben Richards-Everton, Austin Samuels, Tyler French, Kian Scales.
SOUTHEND: Mark Oxley; Elvis Bwomono, Shaun Hobson, Harry Lennon, Tom Clifford; James Olayinka, Timothee Dieng, Jason Demetriou ©, Ashley Nathaniel-George (Matt Rush 83’), Emile Acquah (Kazaiah Sterling 90’); Brandon Goodship (Terrell Egbri 83’). Subs (not used): Harry Seaden, Harry Phillips.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Trevor Kettle has taken charge of 17 matches this season - including five in Sky Bet League Two - handing out 44 yellow cards, two reds and four penalties.
The experienced referee made his first professional appearance in 2003 and has since officiated over 500 games, including 105 in the Sky Bet Championship.
Kettle will be assisted by Damith Bandara and Conor Farrell, with Gareth Viccars in as the fourth official.
BACK THE BANTAMS - WITH SKY BET
Supporters can back the Bantams for victory tomorrow evening with Sky Bet.
City to win are on at 23/20 for victory in Essex, with two price boots available ahead of the clash.
Supporters can place their bets by CLICKING HERE.
PLEASE NOTE: All odds are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.
KIT COLOURS
City will be back in their claret and amber home strip on Tuesday evening, with the hosts in their traditional all navy blue home colours.
Southend: Navy Blue / Navy Blue / White
City: Claret and Amber / Black / Black