A January fixture between promotion rivals

Bristol City versus Preston North End at Ashton Gate Stadium on Sunday 4th January 2026 with a kick off at 3pm. Wins against fellow promotion contenders like Preston, especially at home, will be required to keep City in the hunt for their first ever venture into The Premiership.

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:

Overall Head-to-Head (All Competitions / League)

Total competitive matches: around 32–34 fixtures between Bristol City and Preston North End over the years.

Preston North End wins: ~11–12

Bristol City wins: ~7

Draws: ~14–15

This suggests Preston have a slight edge historically, but a large portion of matches have been draws.

Recent Head-to-Head Results

27 September 2025: Preston 0–0 Bristol City – a goalless stalemate.

3 May 2025: Bristol City 2–2 Preston North End – an entertaining draw with goals at Ashton Gate.

2 November 2024: Preston North End 1–3 Bristol City – Bristol City with a strong away win.

13 January 2024: Preston North End 2–0 Bristol City – a solid home victory for Preston.

5 August 2023: Bristol City 1–1 Preston North End – a balanced draw.

What It Tells Us

Recent form between them has been fairly tight, with draws and occasional wins for either side.

In the past few seasons, both teams have shared wins and draws, without one side dominating entirely.

The most recent match in 2025 ended 0–0, showing another closely contested 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 have been managed by Gerhard Struber since June 2025.

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