The reserves lost to a strong Leeds United second string on Wednesday evening with a Max Gradel hat-trick helping the Yorkshire side to a 5-0 victory.

With Paul Musselwhite having superbly kept out a Rui Marques header, experienced striker Paul Dickov netted Leeds' first in the 42nd minute and after the break Gradel bagged three in the space of 12 minutes. Andy Robinson wrapped things up in the closing stages.

City res: Paul Musselwhite, Kieran Heap, Jake Gibson, Clark Keltie, Greg Enstone, Connor Fitzpatrick, Stefan Oakes, James Reid, Brian Gilmour, Paul Connor, Michael Gordon. Subs: Nathan Adams, Kerry Nicholas, Sam Clucas, Jack Davies, Jack Thomas.