STEPHEN Darby has warned City not to get ahead of themselves about the FA Cup second round until they have seen off Aldershot.

The Bantams were handed more non league opposition in last night’s draw, providing they can come through next week’s Valley Parade replay. The winners of that will host Chesham United from the Southern League, who put out Bristol Rovers.

But Darby insists nobody should be looking any further than the second date with the Shots.

"We know from the game down there that Aldershot are a good side and when the replay comes round, we've got to be really focused and on it," said the City skipper.

"We've seen over the weekend from games like Salford City that upsets do happen if teams don't have the right mentality and under-estimate their opponents.

"They will come to our place and see the pitch, the ground and the fans and enjoy the atmosphere. That's something we've got to deal with.

"We know that visiting teams will raise their game at Valley Parade and we've got to be professional enough to be able to handle it."

The expectation will be on City to finish the job after their goalless clash on Sunday but Darby admits their own giant-killing cup exploits have taught them to take nothing for granted.

"We know too well from our experiences over the last couple of seasons what those games are like, whether you are the underdog or the favourites," he said.

"We knew we had to apply ourselves with the right attitude and mentality going to Aldershot. It was no surprise to us how tough the game was because we knew they were a good side."

City's clean sheet at the EBB Stadium was their third in the space of eight days and fourth in the last six games – having managed only two up to that point.

Darby said: "It's something we looked at over recent weeks and the defensive record has been brilliant. It's a real team effort and we want it to become a habit.

"Keep a clean sheet in games and it gives you something to build on and that's what we've been doing in recent weeks.

"We've been solid as a unit; really organised and tough to break down. If you go into games confident in keeping clean sheets, you know the foundations are there for a performance."

Luke Oliver is excited by the prospect of a return to Valley Parade, even if he does not get to feature in the replay.

Oliver was an unused substitute in the first game but did get the chance to catch up afterwards with former team-mates James Hanson and Rory McArdle.

"It was frustrating not to play but I enjoyed seeing a couple of the boys and having a chat," said the giant centre-half.

"I'd love to play at Valley Parade but football's not always romantic like that and we'll have to see. But it will be a lovely treat just to see everyone up there again and go back out on the pitch."

Oliver felt the Shots deserve their second crack at City and does not see them being overawed by the occasion.

He said: "Sunday was a typical battle and neither keeper had too much to do. The conditions weren't easy and their kicks were going all over the gaff – but it makes it feel more like an FA Cup tie when the weather is like that.

"Hopefully the boys can enjoy the stadium now because it's a great place to play. But it can also be horrible if you concede a couple. I'm sure we can give a good account of ourselves."