City welcome The Us to Ashton Gate
Bristol City host their first newly promoted team of the season in the shape of Des Buckingham's Oxford United as Liam Manning prepares to do battle with the team that he left The Robins for.
Oxford were promoted to the Sky Bet Championship last time out thanks to a 2-0 playoff final win versus Bolton courtesy of goals from the now-departed Josh Murphy. The Us have bolstered their ranks nonetheless with Idris El Mizouni arriving from Ipswich, ex-City target Jack Currie from AFC Wimbledon, Louie Sibley from Derby, Jamie Cumming from Chelsea (following a successful loan), Peter Kioso from Rotherham United and Will Vaulks from Sheffield Wednesday.
Bristol City History
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 Liam Manning.