The Battle Ahead: Bristol City Away | Match Preview

Bristol City (A) | Match Preview

The Game

The upcoming match between Bristol City and Argyle will take place on Tuesday, 19th September at Ashton Gate. The match is part of the Sky Bet Championship and is scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm.

The Opposition

Bristol City currently sits 10th in the Sky Bet Championship table with nine points from their six games so far. They have been unbeaten away but are yet to secure a win at home. The team started with a 1-1 draw against Preston North End and then won 1-0 at Millwall. However, they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Birmingham City and settled for another 1-1 draw against Hull City. Their most recent result was a 0-0 draw at home against West Bromwich Albion. In the Carabao Cup, Bristol City beat Oxford United 5-1 in the first round but lost to Norwich City in round two.

The Gaffer

Nigel Pearson took over as Bristol City manager in February 2021, succeeding Dean Holden. Under Pearson’s stewardship, the team has steadily improved, finishing 17th and 14th in the last two seasons. Pearson has an extensive background in both playing and managing. During his playing career from 1981 to 1998, he represented clubs like Shrewsbury Town, Sheffield Wednesday, and Middlesbrough. As a manager, he has taken charge of teams like Carlisle, Southampton, Leicester City, Hull City, Derby County, OH Leuven, and Watford.

The Squad

Last season’s top goalscorer Nahki Wells, who scored 11 goals, has only managed to score once this season. Midfielders Sam Bell, Matty James, and Mark Sykes have all contributed goals so far. The team made some summer signings, including defender Rob Dickie from Queens Park Rangers and midfielders Jason Knight and Ross McCrorie from Derby County and Aberdeen respectively. Defender Zak Vyner, who once played for Argyle on loan in 2018, has become a regular in Bristol City’s lineup and recently reached 150 games for the team.

Fancy a Stat?

On their away matches this season, Bristol City has performed well, gaining seven points out of a possible nine and scoring four goals. However, their home form has been disappointing, with only two points from a possible nine and just one goal scored.

The History

Argyle and Bristol City have faced each other 68 times. Argyle has won 26 of those encounters, while 14 matches have ended in draws. Bristol City has emerged victorious in the remaining 28 matches. The teams last met in a league match in 2010 during the Championship season. Bristol City won 3-1 at Ashton Gate, while Argyle secured a 3-2 victory at Home Park. In their most recent encounter in the Carabao Cup in 2018, Argyle won 1-0.

Tickets

For Argyle supporters, this game is already sold out. It is advised not to travel to Bristol without a valid ticket. Tickets paid for in advance can be collected from the Home Park Ticket Office until 1pm on Tuesday, 19th September. Any uncollected tickets will be available on the day at Ashton Gate, at the away turnstiles office from 6.15pm. In case of any issues with ticket delivery, supporters can contact the Home Park Ticket Office by phone or email to arrange for duplicate tickets.

Argyle TV

The commentary for the match will be provided by Charlie Price and former Argyle forward Ryan Brunt from Ashton Gate. Argyle TV’s pre-match show, hosted by Erin Black and Ian Stonebridge, will start at 6.45pm and can be watched for free on YouTube. The match will be available for streaming on Argyle TV for both domestic and international supporters. To watch the game, a match pass can be purchased on the platform.

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