Last game of the season, aside from if they've made the play offs!
Bristol City versus Preston North End at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 3 May 2025, kick off at 2pm. This will be the last home game of the season unless The Robin's have made the play offs.
Bristol City and Preston North End have a longstanding history of competitive matches across various competitions. Here's an overview of their recent head-to-head record:
Total Matches Played: 31
Bristol City Wins: 7
Preston North End Wins: 14
Draws: 10
Goals Scored by Bristol City: 39
Goals Scored by Preston North End: 45
Their most recent encounter was on November 25, 2024, in the EFL Championship, where Bristol City secured a 3-1 victory over Preston North End. The match was notable for a controversial goal scored by Bristol City's Yu Hirakawa, who appeared to handle the ball before scoring. Despite protests from Preston's manager, Paul Heckingbottom, the goal stood, and Bristol City went on to win the match. Historically, their matches have been closely contested, with an average of 2.55 goals per game.
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.
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