A brace from captain Robert Garrett inspired City's second-string to a hard earned victory over Bradford at the Lyme Valley Stadium.

The Northern Ireland youth international struck either side of Adam Vass' first goal at reserve level as a young Potters side rallied from behind.

Striker Joe Brown's close-range finish handed the Bantams, whose late arrival meant the kick-off was delayed by 25 minutes, an early lead, but Garrett levelled matters in the 20th minute with an easy tap-in.

New Hungarian senior international Vass put City ahead shortly after as he slammed home a low shot from 12-yards after a mazy run into the area.

Striker Keith Thomas then twice drew saves from Bradford 'keeper Ben Saynor, while Matt Hazley skewed wide when well positioned.

But Garrett put the result beyond doubt in first-half stoppage-time, firing an excellent effort high into the net from 20-yards.

The home side continued to create chances in the second period, with Thomas' long-range effort striking the crossbar and substitute Jack Watson heading wide a Geoff McGaw cross with the goal gaping.

City: Duggan, Mullan, Parsons, Robinson, Wedderburn, Doyle (Watson, 65), Garrett (c), Vass, Hazley, McGaw (Phillips, 81), Thomas (Brunt, 76). Subs (Not Used): Pointon, Ryan, Owens.

Bradford: Saynor, Swift, O'Brien, Bentham, Smith, Hopkins, Colbeck, McGuire, Muirhead, Brown, Smith (Mitchell, 59). Subs (Not Used): Taylorth, Convey, Bellamy, Morgan.