City take on bitter rivals Cardiff at Ashton Gate
The first Severn Side derby of the season will take place at Ashton Gate with Liam Manning's Bristol City side welcoming Erol Belut's struggling Bluebirds.
Last season's fixtures between the two teams proved as bad as it could possibly get for The Robins as they fell to two defeats, the first 2-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium in October (with goals from Perry Ng and Rubin Colwill) and the second 1-0 at home (Perry Ng once more on the score sheet).
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 Liam Manning.