If Bradford City were hoping to have solidified their place in the top three by the end of September, Derek Adams will be disappointed by recent results. The Bantams have accrued just one point from their last three games, coming against 10-man Walsall. Still, the 10 points accrued from their first four games gave them some room for error, with just two points separating them from the automatic promotion spots at this early stage, and the West Yorkshire outfit will bridge that gap promptly if they can revisit their August performance levels. With promising recruitment, Barrow look likely to be safer this season than they were in their maiden EFL campaign, but last Friday's 3-2 loss to Colchester implied the 3-0 victory at Oldham had more to do with their opponents than themselves. 2:0
Yann Songo'o could come into the XI here to provide the defensive insurance for Derek Adams' side, with Gareth Evans dropping out. Utility men Levi Sutton and Oscar Threlkeld, who can both play at right-back and anchor the midfield, are doubts. James Jones is suspended after his red card against Colchester, so Festus Arthur - once extremely highly-rated as a youngster at Stockport County - could come in on the right of the defence, with Mark Ellis still suspended. Dimi Sea, the subject of much pre-season excitement at Barrow prior to an injury two games in, featured from the bench last Friday and might get the nod to play alongside Offrande Zanzala here. Right-sided defender Connor Brown remains sidelined.
Yann Songo'o could come into the XI here to provide the defensive insurance for Derek Adams' side, with Gareth Evans dropping out. Utility men Levi Sutton and Oscar Threlkeld, who can both play at right-back and anchor the midfield, are doubts. James Jones is suspended after his red card against Colchester, so Festus Arthur - once extremely highly-rated as a youngster at Stockport County - could come in on the right of the defence, with Mark Ellis still suspended. Dimi Sea, the subject of much pre-season excitement at Barrow prior to an injury two games in, featured from the bench last Friday and might get the nod to play alongside Offrande Zanzala here. Right-sided defender Connor Brown remains sidelined.
If Bradford City were hoping to have solidified their place in the top three by the end of September, Derek Adams will be disappointed by recent results. The Bantams have accrued just one point from their last three games, coming against 10-man Walsall. Still, the 10 points accrued from their first four games gave them some room for error, with just two points separating them from the automatic promotion spots at this early stage, and the West Yorkshire outfit will bridge that gap promptly if they can revisit their August performance levels. With promising recruitment, Barrow look likely to be safer this season than they were in their maiden EFL campaign, but last Friday's 3-2 loss to Colchester implied the 3-0 victory at Oldham had more to do with their opponents than themselves. 2:0