The Under-23s take on Sheffield United this afternoon, with kick-off scheduled for 1pm at the Alan Higgs Centre.
City currently sit five points ahead of the Blades, who occupy second in the Professional Development League.
A win for Luke Tisdale's side could see them open up an eight point lead going into the Christmas break.
Sky Blues Xl: Cian Tyler (GK), Blaine Rowe, George Burroughs, Declan Drysdale, Josh Reid, Josh Eccles, Ryan Howley, Jordan Shipley, Jodi Jones, Fabio Tavares, Tyler Walker.
Subs: Trialist (GK), Fionn O'Brien, Aidan Finnegan, Jonny Ngandu, Marco Rus, Aaron Evans-Harriott.