Dates for City’s three group fixtures in this season’s EFL Trophy have been confirmed.
Competing in Group F throughout the first round of the tournament, the Bantams are due to begin their 2019/20 EFL Trophy campaign with a trip to Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday September 3.
Their second test will then come in the shape of invited Premier League champions Manchester City - who will field an under-21s side at the Utilita Energy Stadium - on Tuesday October 8.
Gary Bowyer’s men will play host to Rochdale in their final group game, on Tuesday November 12.
CITY’S 2019/20 EFL TROPHY GROUP F FIXTURES
Tuesday September 3 v Bolton Wanderers (A) - 7.00pm
Tuesday October 8 v Manchester City (H) - 7.30pm
Tuesday November 12 v Rochdale (H) - 7.30pm
Ticketing details for all of City’s first-round matches will be released in due course.