City went second in the early League Two table after beating Stevenage 1-0 last night.
Their first victory on the road came thanks to an own goal from Tom Soares.
Check out our player ratings and game guide below.
MAN OF THE MATCH
Richard O’Donnell and Ben Richards-Everton were rocks at the back but the City keeper edges the plaudits for his wonder save.
MOMENT OF THE MATCH
Richard O’Donnell pulled off a stunning save from Danny Newton’s header to preserve City’s lead in the second half.
MOAN OF THE MATCH
City were pegged back for long periods of a scrappy contest – but managed to hold firm again.
TACTICS
Gary Bowyer named the same side that beat Oldham at the weekend. Luca Colville replaced Shay McCartan on the bench.
PLAYER RATINGS
STEVENAGE: Farman 6, James-Wildin 6, Fernandez 7 (Rollinson 85min), Watts 8, Stokes 6, Byrom 7 (Smith 81min), Soares 6, Husin 6, Taylor 6 (Kennedy 60min, 6), Guthrie 6, Newton 6. Subs: Cowley, Fielding, Iontton, Bastien.
CITY: O’Donnell 8, Mellor 7, A O’Connor 7, Richards-Everton 8, Henley 6 (Akpan 29min, 6), Scannell 6 (Patrick 74min), Devine 6, Palmer 6, Wood 7, Vaughan 7, Donaldson 6. Subs (not used): P O’Connor, Anderson, Colville, French, Hornby.
MATCH STATS
REFEREE: Chris Pollard (Bury St Edmunds)
BOOKINGS: Vaughan, Akpan (City)
SHOTS ON TARGET: Stevenage 3, City 2
SHOTS OFF TARGET: Stevenage 14, City 7
CORNERS: Stevenage 5, City 4
FOULS COMMITTED: Stevenage 14, City 17
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