Gary Johnson has again shuffled his pack as City tackle Sheffield United at Bramall Lane - with John Akinde's full debut being the headline.

Akinde replaces Nicky Maynard in the starting line-up after marking his debut as a substitute with a goal in midweek against Plymouth Argyle.

Louis Carey, Marvin Elliott and Michael McIndoe are all restored to the starting line-up after injury ruled them out against Plymouth.

Brian Wilson switches to the left-wing, with Ivan Sproule missing out, as does Andy Webster.

Lee Trundle and David Noble both make the bench following their impressive substitute displays on Tuesday.

Blades new signing Brian Howard starts his Bramall Lane career on the bench.

Sheffield United: Kenny; Naughton, Kilgallon, Morgan, Naysmith; Cotterill, Quinn, Speed, Webber; Sharp, Beattie. Subs: Jihai, Bennett, Dyer, Howard, Spring.

Bristol City: Basso; Orr, Carey, Fontaine, McAllister; B.Wilson, Elliott, Johnson, McIndoe; Akinde, Adebola. Subs: Noble, Maynard, Webster, Weale, Trundle.

Referee: Mr K Stroud.