Bradford AFC vs Rochdale preview - Davies a doubt for Bantams

Posted Friday, January 09, 2015 by PA

Bradford defender Andrew Davies is hoping to shake off injury in time to return against Rochdale.

Davies missed last week's 3-3 FA Cup draw at Millwall due to a hamstring strain and will be assessed. Alan Sheehan will continue if he fails to make it.

Boss Phil Parkinson is expected to recall on-loan goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in place of Ben Williams, who stepped in for the cup tie, while striker Jon Stead has prolonged his stay from Huddersfield until the end of the season.

Francois Zoko may have to wait his first start for the club following Stead's extension but Billy Clarke is still sidelined with the knee injury sustained last month at Scunthorpe.

Rochdale pair Stephen Dawson and Ian Henderson are both hoping to return to contention.

Midfielder Dawson has missed the last two games due to ankle and knee injuries, while striker Henderson sat out last week's FA Cup win against Nottingham Forest through illness.

Teenagers Callum Camps and Joel Logan both made their debuts against Forest and will be hoping to be involved again, while midfielder Matty Lund (dislocated shoulder) remains a long-term absentee.

Dale are bidding to get their play-off challenge back on track following two successive league defeats.