Time to avenge the away loss in December!
Bristol City versus Coventry City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Saturday 7 March 2026 with a kick off at 3pm.
Bristol City and Coventry City have met around 30 times in official competitions including league and cup fixtures. Overall, Bristol City have the slight edge with about 12 wins, compared with Coventry’s 10 victories, while roughly 8 matches have finished in draws. Bristol City have scored more goals in total across these fixtures, although many games have been close affairs. In recent Championship meetings, in the 2025-26 season Coventry beat Bristol City 1-0 away in December 2025, and earlier in March 2026 the sides played out a goalless draw at Ashton Gate. In the season before that, Coventry won 1-0 in January 2025, and Bristol City and Coventry had drawn 1-1 at Ashton Gate and 2-2 at Coventry in fixtures around the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. Other past encounters have included tight draws and the occasional cup game, such as Coventry winning narrowly in a League Cup tie at Bristol City.
Historically at Ashton Gate, Bristol City have tended to win more often than they lose against Coventry, while away matches have been tighter and competitive. Overall this head to head reflects a fairly balanced rivalry, with both sides capable of winning and many matches decided by small margins.
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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