Wayne Jacobs assumed temporary control and sent out a City side showing a couple of changes from Stuart McCall's final game.

Peter Thorne was handed his first start after a lengthy injury lay-off and partnered James Hanson in attack. Gareth Evans was moved to left midfield to replace Omar Daley, who was ruled out with a tight hamstring.

Michael Boulding dropped to the bench and Scott Neilson was recalled on the right.

CITY: Glennon, Rehman, Ramsden, Clarke, O'Brien, Neilson, Bullock, Flynn, Evans, Thorne, Hanson. Subs: Brandon, Williams, Boulding, Bateson, Osborne, O'Leary, McLaughlin.