Marc Joseph comes back into the side for John Anderson in defence after missing the Rochdale game with a back injury.
Martin Reeves - making the last appearance of his loan spell - replaces Carl Regan on right wing.
Shaun Smith also comes into the side, as Jon Walters drops out of the 16. Smith starts at left-back, with Damien Delaney moving into midfield and Stuart Elliott partnering Ben Burgess in attack.
City line-up (4-4-2): Fettis; Otsemobor, Whittle, Joseph, Smith; Reeves, Delaney, Keates, Melton; Burgess, Elliott.
Subs: Musselwhite, Anderson, Burton, Regan, Webb.