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Championship · 2026/27 · MW 4Tuesday, 1 September 2026 · 20:45 UK
Preston NEHomeCoach: Paul Heckingbottom
1 – 3
HT 0–1
Full time
Bristol CityAwayCoach: Roy Hodgson
Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston (24,500)Weather: Partly cloudy, 18°C, 19km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Preston NEStarting XI
1Iversen4Clarke6Lindsay7Devine9Erabi12Wiley15Thompson17Mills19Gibson27Leroy37Burgzorg
Bench
2. P. Valentin3. A. Vukcevic10. C. Lang11. T. Small14. J. Storey21. L. Nicholls23. A. Moran24. O. Offiah30. G. Gryba
Coach: Paul Heckingbottom
Bristol CityStarting XI
1Tickle2Eissat4Randell7Hirakawa9Tolaj10Twine12Knight16Dickie20Greenwood21Cardines38Eile
Bench
3. C. Pring8. J. Williams11. S. Bell14. T. Horvat17. J. Wallace23. D. Ballard27. G. Yah40. B. Collins45. E. Adebayo
Coach: Roy Hodgson

Match events

  1. 4'⚽GoalS. Twineassist: L. Tolaj
  2. 9'🟨YellowJordan Thompson
  3. 51'⚽GoalC. Wiley
  4. 59'↔SubstitutionOff C. Pring ↔ On N. Eile
  5. 59'↔SubstitutionOff G. Yah ↔ On A. Randell
  6. 59'↔SubstitutionOff J. Wallace ↔ On Y. Hirakawa
  7. 66'↔SubstitutionOff A. Vukcevic ↔ On C. Wiley
  8. 67'↔SubstitutionOff C. Lang ↔ On J. Erabi
  9. 69'↔SubstitutionOff D. Ballard ↔ On S. Greenwood
  10. 79'⚽GoalL. Eissatassist: R. Cardines
  11. 82'↔SubstitutionOff A. Moran ↔ On A. Devine
  12. 83'🟨YellowLiam Lindsay
  13. 84'↔SubstitutionOff J. Williams ↔ On L. Tolaj
  14. 86'⚽GoalD. Ballard
  15. 90'↔SubstitutionOff T. Small ↔ On S. Mills

Match statistics

Preston NE
Stat
Bristol City
  • 52%Possession48%
  • 18Shots12
  • 4Shots on target7
  • 9Shots off target4
  • 5Shots blocked1
  • 9Shots inside box9
  • 9Shots outside box3
  • 404Total passes390
  • 314Passes accurate307
  • 11Fouls14
  • 5Corners2
  • 2Offsides3
  • 2Yellow cards0
  • 0Red cards0
  • 4Saves3
  • 14Free Kicks10

Preston NE — last 5

  1. L29 Aug@Charlton0–1
  2. L22 AugvsWolverhampton1–3
  3. L15 Aug@Bolton Wanderers1–2
  4. L2 MayvsSouthampton1–3
  5. W25 Apr@Sheffield Utd3–2

Bristol City — last 5

  1. W29 AugvsPortsmouth2–1
  2. D22 Aug@Birmingham2–2
  3. L15 AugvsMillwall0–2
  4. W2 MayvsStoke2–0
  5. L25 Apr@Birmingham1–2

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
43
Meetings
15
Preston NE wins
16
Draws
12
Bristol City wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Preston NE v Bristol City?
Preston NE 1–3 Bristol City, played 1 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Preston NE led 0–1 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston NE and Bristol City?
Across 43 meetings in our archive, Preston NE have won 15, Bristol City have won 12, with 16 draws.
Where is Preston NE v Bristol City played?
Deepdale Stadium, Preston — Preston NE's home ground.