Peter Taylor made three changes for tonight's daunting trip to leaders Rochdale.

The pitch passed a 4pm inspection from referee Chris Sarginson as the temperature started to drop.

But the big question was whether the Bantams, so out of sorts at Accrington on Saturday, could pass the tough test awaiting them.

New signing Robbie Threlfall came straight in, although Luke O'Brien kept his ever-present run suggesting he might start in left midfield.

Steve O'Leary came in for only the second start of his City career. And Steve Williams was also recalled at centre half for Zesh Rehman.

Scott Neilson was dropped to the bench while Chris Brandon was left out completely, not even making the 18.

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