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FT: Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Glen Little
Ex-Burnley and Reading winger on BBC Radio Lancashire
Dobbin impressive and Devine as well. Dobbin got the first goal, Divine I thought was really good and he got the second goal and that's what you need.
Whenever you talk about Preston, it's always they're solid, keep the clean sheet, but where's the excitement? They've got a front three that can cause problems and they did it today.
FT: Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Preston's victory was marked by impressive performances from their front three, with Lewis Dobbin and Alfie Devine posing constant threats. Dobbin opened the scoring early from a clever pass by Jordan Thompson, while Devine's second-half finish doubled their lead and ultimately proved decisive.
FT: Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Gary Owers
Former Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol
It's a missed opportunity to some extent because you had that terrific win against Portsmouth and another home game. We knew it wasn't going to be as easy as that, and that's how it proved.
Preston worked really, really hard. Big, strong, physical team, very, very disciplined and you give them some credit, I think.
But City just weren't good enough on the day to get to get anything out the game, simple as that. And they've contributed to their own downfall with two errors which led to both goals.
FT: Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Despite their efforts, Bristol City couldn't overcome their defensive errors and Preston's professional performance. Bristol City slip to 10th in the table, two points off the play-offs.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
The match ends with Preston North End securing a solid 2-0 victory over Bristol City. Despite Bristol City's efforts to stage a comeback, Preston's composed performance and effective defending saw them take all three points at Ashton Gate.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
The fourth official has announced six minutes of added time as Bristol City continue to push for a late comeback against Preston North End.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Bristol City make a last-minute substitution, bringing on Yu Hirakawa for Ross McCrorie. Hirakawa will have to make an impact during stoppage time if Bristol City are to rescue a point.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Bristol City continue their pressure as Emil Riis comes close to connecting with a late cross that Daniel Iversen of Preston North End spills initially, but gathers gratefully at the second attempt.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Bristol City nearly find a way back into the game with Emil Riis coming inches away from connecting with a cross at the back post. Despite trailing, Bristol City are pressing hard to close the deficit.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Bristol City bring on Sam Bell for Sinclair Armstrong, adding fresh legs and pace to their attack. This tactical shift aims to reinvigorate their offensive efforts in the closing minutes.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Liam Lindsay comes on for Preston North End, replacing Odeluga Offiah due to an injury.
Jordan Storey shifts to the right of the back three and Lindsay joins Hughes in the centre. This tactical formation with Storey, Lindsay, and Hughes should maintain Preston's defensive stability.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
A potential opportunity for Preston North End is flagged for offside. The ball did end up in the net but the referee's decision stands, keeping the score at 2-0.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Gary Hunt
BBC Radio Lancashire Sport
Preston have always been pretty solid it but we've always said where's the X Factor, where's your magic? And that front three look like they've produced it today.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Preston North End have delivered an impressive away performance, initially scoring early through Lewis Dobbin's well-taken goal. Bristol City responded with pressure but lacked precision.
The second half has seen Alfie Devine's strike solidify Preston's lead, momentarily shifting momentum that Bristol City struggled to regain.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Ali McCann comes on for Jordan Thompson as Preston North End bring fresh legs into the midfield. This tactical change aims to solidify their defensive structure against a pressing Bristol City side.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Gary Owers
Former Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol
I'm going to put that down as a defensive mistake as well. City over-playing over there in the left-back position, dispossessed. It's all a little bit scrappy.
Bristol City 0-2 Preston
Glen Little
Ex-Burnley and Reading winger on BBC Radio Lancashire
That could be the one that wins Preston the game. Bristol City, they had been probably shading it in the last 10 minutes, but they needed the second goal.
Alfie Devine (70 mins)
Preston North End double their advantage as Alfie Devine scores his fifth of the season. After perseverance from Ben Whiteman, the ball came through to Devine, who latched on and fired across the keeper from a tight angle.
The second goal appears to be pivotal in securing the game for Preston North End. Despite Bristol City having more possession in the last 10 minutes, Preston capitalised on their opportunity, with Whiteman's perseverance and Devine's keen finish making the difference.
Bristol City 0-1 Preston
Jordan Thompson of Preston North End receives a yellow card for a foul, clipping the heels in a cynical manner.
Bristol City 0-1 Preston
Preston North End make two substitutions. Mads Frokjaer-Jensen comes on for Lewis Dobbin, while Daniel Jebbison replaces Milutin Osmajic. Both Dobbin and Osmajic had been instrumental in Preston's gameplay, contributing to their current lead.
Lewis Dobbin opened the scoring with his sixth Championship goal of the season
Preston North End climbed to fourth in the Championship table with an impressive victory at promotion rivals Bristol City.
On-loan Aston Villa winger Lewis Dobbin put the Lilywhites ahead after just eight minutes when he slid the ball home past on-rushing City keeper Max O'Leary.
Another Premier League youngster, Alfie Devine - on loan from Tottenham - doubled Preston's lead after half-time when his accurate low drive found the bottom corner, giving O'Leary little chance.
Defeat for Bristol City, who drop to 10th, means they miss the chance to move into the play-off places on a weather-hit Sunday which saw three games postponed, including an encounter between potential top-six rivals Hull City and Watford.
Dobbin had the first opportunity for the in-form visitors - who have lost just one of their past 10 games - but his strike from range went just wide of the top corner.
Minutes later, though, Dobbin did break the deadlock, fed by midfielder Jordan Thompson - who pounced on a loose kick out by O'Leary - before finishing calmly one-on-one with the City keeper.
Robins defender Rob Atkinson strode forward as the hosts sought a response but he fired his shot wide of the Preston left-hand upright.
O'Leary then picked out Anis Mehmeti, whose cross to the back post looked destined to yield a Scott Twine equaliser but Preston defender Jordan Storey made a vital interception to head the ball away from danger.
Moments after half-time, Preston's Devine hit a warning shot from the left side of the Bristol City penalty area but was narrowly off target.
The hosts, who had thrashed Portsmouth 5-0 just three days earlier, made a triple change in a bid to turn the tide and former Ipswich Town captain Sam Morsy, on his Bristol City debut, shot just wide from outside the box moments after coming on.
But with 20 minutes left, Devine wrapped up the points for Preston with a fine finish across the face of O'Leary's goal.
In the latter stages, City substitute Sam Bell went close to halving the hosts' deficit but his shot was well kept out by Preston goalkeeper Daniel Iversen, who preserved a third clean sheet in four games.
Bristol City boss Gerhard Struber told BBC Radio Bristol:
"Big frustration. My boys are really disappointed right now. Between the two boxes, we created a good game but we made it easy for them, the goals that they scored.
"These two times, we were not sharp enough to come out and clear the moments. I think we could be more pragmatic in these moments.
"In the opponents' box, we were not ruthless or clinical enough today. Preston are a really good, organised team, with great physical power, and the early goal did not help us today."
On Sam Morsy's debut: "There were really good actions, really good developments in his game, exactly the picture I would have of him."
Struber: "We make it easy for them today"
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom told BBC Radio Lancashire:
"A really strong away performance. Some big individual performances as well, and a good finish to these four games we've had in 10 days.
"We've had six days of travelling and three overnight stays so it's big credit to all the group because everyone on the pitch has been fantastic.
"I thought we were dangerous all game and probably the only blemish on that game was not creating more goalscoring opportunities.
"I consider Bristol [City] one of the most dangerous teams in the league for two main reasons - how they counter-press and how they counter. They've had the most shots on target from counter-attacks, second-most clear-cut chances in the league, which shows you how dangerous they are and shows you how well we defended."
Heckingbottom: 'Really strong away performance'
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57 | 29 | 28 | 52 |
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| 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 46 |
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| 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 44 |
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| 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36 | 25 | 11 | 43 |
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| 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29 | 33 | -4 | 43 |
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| 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37 | 29 | 8 | 41 |
| |
| 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 41 |
| |
| 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 23 | 9 | 40 |
| |
| 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38 | 32 | 6 | 40 |
| |
| 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38 | 29 | 9 | 39 |
| |
| 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38 | 39 | -1 | 38 |
| |
| 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
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| 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 36 | -1 | 34 |
| |
| 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 37 | -2 | 34 |
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| 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 33 |
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| 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36 | 38 | -2 | 32 |
| |
| 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27 | 33 | -6 | 32 |
| |
| 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 31 |
| |
| 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 32 | -7 | 29 |
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| 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24 | 30 | -6 | 28 |
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| 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 35 | -14 | 25 |
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| 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28 | 39 | -11 | 24 |
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| 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25 | 35 | -10 | 22 |
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| 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 51 | -33 | -7 |
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Manager:Gerhard Struber
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager:Paul Heckingbottom
Formation:3 - 4 - 3
Manager:Gerhard Struber
Formation:3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager:Paul Heckingbottom
Formation:3 - 4 - 3
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Having lost five consecutive home league games against Preston between 2014 and 2018, Bristol City are now unbeaten in their last six (W2 D4).
Preston have won just one of their last 10 league games against Bristol City (D5 L4), a 2-0 win at Deepdale in January 2024.
Bristol City have lost their last two league games played on a Sunday, including a 3-1 defeat to Oxford this season. They last lost three Sunday games in a row between December 2010 and October 2011.
Preston lost 2-1 at Wrexham in their last away league game, ending a six game unbeaten run on the road (W3 D3). They last lost consecutive away games in April last season (3 in a row).
This is Preston’s first league game on a Sunday since December 2024, a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. They last won consecutive Sunday games in May 2007.
