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Bournemouth vs Bradford City. Sky Bet League Two.

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Bournemouth will be looking to take advantage of Bradford's recent wobble when they meet on Tuesday.

Bantams hoping to pick off Cherries

Bournemouth will be looking to take advantage of Bradford's recent wobble when they meet on Tuesday. The Cherries have suffered just two defeats in their last 12 League Two outings and now stand four points clear of the drop zone. Bradford are battling at the opposite end of the table, with an automatic promotion place still within reach, but have slipped out of the play-off places after suffering four defeats in six games.

Bournemouth team news

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe will be reluctant to make any changes for the midweek clash. Lee Bradbury came in for his first start for two months at Macclesfield on Saturday and scored both goals in a 2-0 win. His second-half double earned the Cherries some much-needed breathing space in their bid to avoid relegation from League Two. Howe was forced to make one change following last week's win at Exeter, with Bradbury coming back into the side at the expense of skipper Shaun Cooper, who was ruled out due to groin and calf niggles. Cooper could again be missing but Howe should have no other major concerns. Defender Jason Pearce said: "We have beaten Bradford this season, so we can take confidence from that and confidence in our recent performances."
Bradford team news
Bradford manager Stuart McCall will recall both Barry Conlon and Matt Clarke to his squad for the trip to the Fitness First Stadium. McCall has refused to reveal why the pair were axed for Saturday's defeat at Exeter with the club announcing they had been dropped for "breach of club discipline". McCall told the club's official website: "It's an internal matter and has been dealt with in the dressing room. It's a non-football related issue and they've been punished for it. "We'll keep it private, but it's over and done with now. They are both back in the squad." McCall will be hoping Peter Thorne can shake off a stiff neck to start after being forced to partner midfielder Nicky Law up front alongside Michael Boulding at Exeter. Keith Gillespie is hoping to make his first start after remaining on the bench on Saturday, while summer signing Chris Brandon is also closing in on his first start following a long-term ankle injury.

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