Brad Halliday confident Bradford City can continue their impressive Valley Parade trend

Today’s visitors to Valley Parade have lost just one of their eight League Two outings, winning six and drawing the other to leave them second in the table.

The Bantams are coming into the contest on the back of a fine run of form that has propelled them into the play-off positions.

Mark Hughes’ men have won three of their last four league games with their most recent success coming at Tranmere Rovers in midweek.

They have also won against Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday in cup competitions in West Yorkshire this term and are unbeaten in all four of their league matches at the University of Bradford Stadium.

Home form will continue to be key for a City side determined to return to the third tier after a four-year absence.

“It is definitely going to be a massive test but, at home, I fancy ourselves against anyone,” said Halliday of today’s contest.

“We have proved against Hull, Blackburn and Sheffield Wednesday that we can match good sides, play really well and even beat them so, at Valley Parade, I really do back us.

“It will be a tough game, but I feel we have what it takes to get the three points.

“We are only going to get better, too.

"We are working on partnerships in training and just being around each other in the changing rooms helps us gel.

“The vibe in the camp is good, so we just need to build on that going forward.

"We will take setbacks throughout the season, but they will make us stronger.

“The more we can do together as a team will help us in games.”