Bristol City have seen a mix of academy success, a first-team departure, and fan reaction following a Championship win this week. The Robins sit 12th in the table with four points from three games ahead of a trip to face Burnley.
Louis Carey's Bristol City Under-21s maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 3-1 comeback victory over Sheffield United. According to the club's official match report, Billy Blacker gave the visitors an early lead at the Robins High Performance Centre before the Young Robins turned the game around. Ruebin Sheppard headed home an equaliser in the 63rd minute after a cross from Ephraim Yeboah. Seb Naylor then secured the points with a late brace, his second a spectacular curled finish. The U21s' next fixture is a Premier League Cup trip to face Reading on Monday.
Danish forward Emil Riis has left Bristol City to join Leicester City for an undisclosed fee. The 28-year-old, who was the Robins' top scorer last season with 12 goals, has signed a four-year deal at the King Power Stadium. Riis said he was excited by the project and hoped to bring experience. Bristol City sporting director James Ellis said the move was the right one for both parties, allowing Riis to play regularly for a club aiming for Championship promotion.
Lincoln City have confirmed ticket information for their upcoming Sky Bet Championship visit to Ashton Gate. The Lincolnshire club announced they have received an initial allocation of 2,071 seated tickets for the match on Tuesday, September 15th. The fixture is all-ticket, with no sales available on the day. Sales will begin with priority for Silver and Bronze members. Disabled supporters will pay the relevant age-category price, with a carer ticket available free of charge where required.
Supporters from both sides took to social media to share their thoughts after Bristol City's 2-1 Championship win over Portsmouth at Ashton Gate. A range of opinions from the weekend's action were captured. Some Portsmouth fans expressed frustration with their team's performance and tactics, while others criticised the atmosphere generated by the home support. One Bristol City fan, posting as @BristolOli, described Portsmouth as "pretty woeful" and praised Jason Knight for a "captain's performance." The result leaves City with a goal difference of minus one, having scored four and conceded five so far this season.
Portsmouth's official club website confirmed their disappointing run at Ashton Gate continued with a 2-1 defeat. Their match report stated the Blues were arguably enjoying their strongest spell when Laurent Tolaj fired Bristol City ahead in the first half. Jason Knight then headed home a second after the break. Marko Milovanović scored a late consolation from the penalty spot for Pompey. John Mousinho's side, which included former Fratton favourite Jed Wallace in the City lineup, could not find an equaliser. The Robins are now five points behind early league leaders Charlton.
