Bristol City's upcoming Championship fixture against Lincoln City has been postponed by one week. The match, originally set for Tuesday, September 8 at Ashton Gate, will now be played on Tuesday, September 15 with the 7.45 pm kick-off time unchanged.
The Robins, currently 12th in the Championship with four points from three games, have seen the change forced by their involvement in the Carabao Cup. Bristol City's third-round tie against AFC Bournemouth is scheduled for the week beginning Monday, September 7. This created a congestion issue for Bournemouth, who face Newcastle United on Saturday, September 5 and Brentford on Saturday, September 12. A Tuesday night fixture for the Lincoln game would have left Bournemouth with only three days between matches.
The primary driver for the postponement is the Carabao Cup third-round draw. Bristol City's tie against Premier League side AFC Bournemouth must be played in the week commencing September 7. Football scheduling rules and considerations for player welfare meant the original date for the Lincoln City league game became unworkable. The alternative date of Wednesday, September 9 was also a possibility, but the final schedule is still being influenced by broadcast selections and European competition involvement. Bournemouth are due to play in the Europa League the following week, adding another layer of complexity.
The shift provides a slight adjustment to Bristol City's early-season rhythm. Nigel Pearson's side, who have scored four goals and conceded five so far this campaign, now have a clear midweek before the rescheduled game. Their immediate focus turns to an away trip to face Burnley on Saturday, September 5. The postponement means Lincoln City's trip to the south-west is delayed, with manager Michael Skubala noting his team "will have to wait a week for a reunion."
Every point is valuable in a tight Championship race where Bristol City currently sit five points behind early leaders Charlton. The Robins' recent form reads win, draw, loss from their opening trio of matches. This fixture change offers a different preparation window for a home game they will be targeting for three points. The provisional listing on Soccerbase has now been updated, and the club will announce further details on ticket arrangements for the new date in due course. Fans can check the latest league positions on our standings section.
Bristol City's next match is away to 22nd-placed Burnley on September 5, before the revised Lincoln City fixture at Ashton Gate on September 15.
