1-1 away in the league back in August, can it turn into a home win?
Bristol City versus Derby County at Ashton Gate Stadium on Friday 30th January 2026 with a kick off at 8pm. Another 3 points at home might just keep The Robins in the hunt to make the play offs.
Across their meetings in league competition, Bristol City and Derby County have played close to thirty matches against each other in the modern era. The overall record between them is very evenly matched: both Bristol City and Derby County have each won ten games, with seven of their encounters ending in draws. Derby have a slight edge on total goals scored in these head-to-head fixtures, reflecting how tight and competitive many of their games have been.
Looking at recent matches, in January 2025 Bristol City claimed a narrow home win against Derby County by 1-0 at Ashton Gate, showcasing their ability to grind out results on home soil. In August 2025 at Pride Park the sides played out a 1-1 draw, with Bristol City taking the lead before Derby fought back late to level. In the 2024/25 season, Derby recorded a strong 3-0 home victory over Bristol City, showing their capability to win comfortably on their own ground. Earlier clashes between the teams have seen a mix of results, including high-scoring draws and narrow wins for both sides, underlining how evenly matched these West Country vs East Midlands encounters tend to be.
Historically at Ashton Gate, Bristol City have tended to perform slightly better than away, picking up more wins there, whereas Derby have been competitive both home and away. Overall, this head-to-head rivalry is defined by close scorelines, shared victories, and frequent draws, with neither side dominating decisively in recent seasons.
History of Bristol City:
Established in 1894, Bristol City FC have a storied history in English football. The club, based in South Bristol, achieved prominence in the early 20th century, earning promotion to the top flight in 1906 and reaching the FA Cup final in 1909. In the 1980s, Bristol City faced financial challenges but rebounded, and are now a well-established second division side.
A defining moment in the club’s modern history came in 2017 when the team, then competing in the EFL Championship, secured a historic 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarterfinals. This win at Ashton Gate Stadium marked a standout achievement for the club.
Seen by many as England’s largest club to have never achieved top flight football, Bristol City's home matches are played at Ashton Gate. Currently plying their trade in the EFL Championship, The Robins are managed by Gerhard Struber.
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