Bristol City travel to Selhurst Park for a mid-season friendly against Crystal Palace this Saturday. The 12:30pm kick-off will be streamed live online via Palace TV+ but is not scheduled for UK television broadcast.
Team context and purpose
Both clubs are using the fixture to maintain match sharpness during the extended international break. Bristol City, currently eighth in the Championship with 13 points from eight games, will be aiming to build momentum ahead of their key league return against Charlton next weekend. The Robins are pushing for a play-off spot and sit just four points behind leaders Swansea.
Recent form and squad news
City head to London with a mixed run of results, their most recent a 1-0 home win over Watford where Dominic Ballard scored his third goal of the season. That victory followed defeats to Lincoln and Southampton, leaving their form pattern as win-loss-loss-win-win over the last five outings. You can review the team’s full fixtures and standings for the season ahead. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last two matches, including a 4-0 Europa League win over Lech Poznan.
With players away on international duty for both sides, the line-ups will offer a chance for squad players to gain minutes. The friendly is classified as a Club Friendly and serves as vital preparation. Bristol City’s next competitive fixture is away at Charlton on 10 October.
Bristol City secured a 2-0 friendly win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, October 3. Luke McNally, on his first start since a serious knee injury, headed in a Brian De Keersmaecker free-kick after five minutes. Scott Twine then doubled the lead with a trademark free-kick in the 50th minute. Manager Michael Skubala said the match gave "several first team and young players valuable minutes." The Robins, who have won their last two matches, now turn their focus to the Championship, where they sit eighth, four points behind leaders Swansea.
