Bristol City secured their first league win of the season and saw a key striker depart in a busy period for the Championship club. The Robins sit sixth in the table with seven points from four games ahead of their next match against Burnley.
Bristol City defeated Portsmouth 2-1 at Ashton Gate in their third Championship fixture, according to a match report from Vavel. Lorent Tolaj opened the scoring in the 30th minute after a counter-attack involving Jason Knight and Jed Wallace. Captain Knight then doubled the lead with a 56th-minute header from a corner.
Portsmouth's only reply came from a 94th-minute penalty converted by Marezi. The result lifted City to 11th place at the time, a position they have since improved upon. The team's current form of two wins, a draw, and a loss has them just three points behind league leaders Swansea City.
Ticket sales for Watford's away trip to face Bristol City on Friday, September 18, have begun. Sales started for priority groups on Wednesday, September 2, with general availability from Wednesday, September 9. Adult tickets are priced at £34, with concessions for seniors and younger supporters.
Paper tickets issued by Bristol City incur a £1 postal fee per transaction. Coach travel from Watford departs at 2:00pm, costing £22 per seat. Supporters must note the off-sale date is 12noon on Friday, September 18, with no amendments possible after that time.
Bristol City played out a 1-1 draw with Preston North End on Tuesday, September 1, according to live data from ESPN. The match statistics showed City had 48% possession and registered seven shots on goal from twelve attempts. Preston recorded a slightly higher expected goals figure of 1.77 compared to City's 1.86.
The Robins have now scored seven goals and conceded six across their opening four league matches. You can review the full team statistics and check the upcoming fixtures on our dedicated pages.
Bristol City have sold striker Emil Riis to Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, the BBC reported. The 28-year-old Danish forward, who was City's top scorer last season with twelve goals, has signed a four-year deal with the Foxes. Sporting director James Ellis stated the move was the right decision for both the player and the club given their new attacking options.
Riis joined Bristol City in the summer of 2025 from Preston North End. Ellis added that Riis deserved the chance to play regularly for a club aiming to return to the Championship. This departure comes as City prepare for an away match against 23rd-placed Burnley on September 5. The current standings show the tight nature of the early-season table.
