Colin Todd today admitted he was never worried by City's home record.

The Bantams are ready to mount a serious play-off push in the final ten games after burying their five-month jinx at Valley Parade.

The win over Huddersfield has restored morale among fans as Todd's side attempt to claw back a five-point gap from the top six.

But the City boss said: "I've never panicked about our home form. Others might have but I've certainly never gone on about it to the players.

"I've always said there is no reason why we can't win home games. We have played just as well as Saturday on other occasions but not got the right result.

"I don't think the fans have had anything to complain about this season although I'm sure they enjoyed beating the local rivals. I know one result doesn't make a season but that was a big, big win for us. We are still five points adrift but a lot of the teams around us have to play each other so the picture can quickly change.

"The top four are probably too far away and will be looking at the automatic spots. But our aim is to catch the other sides and get into the play-offs."

Fifth-placed Hartlepool, who were hit for six by Wrexham on Saturday, go to Hull tonight while Bournemouth - who currently occupy the last play-off slot - are also in action.

Next weekend, Hartlepool face another promotion tussle with Tranmere, Brentford are at Doncaster and Swindon go to leaders Luton.

City could make serious inroads with a win at second-from-bottom Peterborough.

Todd said: "It's that time of the season when you can't afford to lose because games are running out. People are going to drop points and it's up to us to capitalise on that.

"We've got Hartlepool, Brentford, Bournemouth and Hull to come here so it's in our own hands. But first we have to focus on an extremely difficult battle with Peterborough.

"They need the points just as much as us and will be scrapping for everything. It's a place where we will have to stand up and be counted.

"Nobody is looking beyond that and hopefully we can win there to set us up for the games to come."

Lee Crooks was the only City casualty from the derby after tweaking his hamstring. With Tom Kearney's return delayed by another month at least, Craig Armstrong could come back in to central midfield at London Road if Crooks does not recover in time.

Armstrong and Owen Morrison were both left out altogether at the weekend.