Bristol City prepares to face Stoke City in their final Championship league game, a fixture primarily aimed at sending fans into the summer with a positive memory. While neither team has significant league objectives remaining, the Robins are keen to end their campaign on a high note at home.

Historically, Bristol City secured a 2-0 victory in this exact fixture last season. However, repeating back-to-back home league wins against Stoke City has proven elusive, a feat not achieved since March 1959. Furthermore, Bristol City's record in final league games is mixed, with only one win in their last ten seasons – a 2-0 triumph against Queens Park Rangers in the 2022-23 campaign.

Stoke City, on the other hand, boasts a stronger recent record against the Robins, having won three of their past five league meetings, alongside one draw and one loss. The Potters also have a formidable record in their final league fixtures, losing only one of their last 14 season-enders, which was a 2-0 defeat to Watford in 2022-23.

Despite their strong final game record, Stoke City is guaranteed to finish in the bottom half of the Championship table for an eighth consecutive season. Since the 2018-19 season, Stoke stands as one of eight ever-present teams in the Championship, yet they hold the unfortunate distinction of accumulating the fewest points among this group, with a total of 448.

With no play-off or relegation implications, the match between Bristol City and Stoke City offers both clubs an opportunity to deliver a performance that rewards their loyal supporters. The focus will be on pride and momentum as they head into the off-season.