They travel to beaten play-off finalists Hartlepool who were only one of four teams to complete the double over them last season.
City take to road for first match
They travel to beaten play-off finalists Hartlepool who were only one of four teams to complete the double over them last season.
Colin Todd then prepares his team to face Southend and Milton Keynes Dons at Valley Parade during the following week.
Over the festive period the Bantams face a gruelling schedule, playing four games in eight days.
City end their programme by entertaining relegated Nottingham Forest.