FA Cup 3rd round fixture
Bristol City versus Watford in the 3rd round of the FA Cup at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 10th January 2026 with a kick off at 5.45pm.
Bristol City and Watford have a longstanding history of competitive matches across various competitions. Here's an overview of their recent head-to-head record:
November 7, 2025
Watford 1–1 Bristol City — a Championship stalemate with goals from both sides.
April 5, 2025
Bristol City 2–1 Watford — Brookside success at Ashton Gate in the Championship.
November 26, 2024
Watford 1–0 Bristol City — a narrow Hornets home win
January 20, 2024
Bristol City 1–1 Watford — another close draw.
December 26, 2023
Watford 1–4 Bristol City — a standout attacking performance in a Championship fixture.
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 have been managed by Gerhard Struber since June 2025.
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