Sean Neave came off the bench to score two late goals and snatch a 2-1 win for Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ashton Gate on Wednesday night. The result extends Bristol City's worrying run of home form to three consecutive defeats, part of a recent run of one win, one draw and three losses from their last five matches.
Scott Twine had given the Robins a deserved lead with a superb 34th-minute free-kick, his fifth goal of the season. Michael Skubala's side defended that advantage with tenacity for much of the second half, but the visitors' pressure finally told. Kieran Trippier volleyed in an 82nd-minute equaliser before Neave nodded home from close range six minutes later to complete the turnaround.
Team changes and chances
Skubala made two enforced changes to the side that won 3-2 at Bolton, bringing Sam Bell and the goalscorer Twine into the starting lineup. The hosts created the better openings in the first period, with Lorent Tolaj heading wide from a Rio Cardines cross. Brad Collins was called into action to deny Armstrong, while at the other end, Marshall Munetsi headed over for City.
The pattern continued after the break. Collins made a sharp save from Rafiki Saïd just after the hour mark, but he was at fault for the leveller, spilling a low shot that led to Trippier's volley. City had chances to restore their lead, most notably when a Dom Ballard effort was ruled offside, but they were ultimately punished. Neave's winner, a close-range finish from a Trippier free-kick, came after a goalkeeping error from Collins.
Where it leaves the Robins
The defeat leaves Bristol City 15th in the Championship table with 18 points from 13 games, having won five, drawn three and lost five. Their recent form reads one win, one draw and three losses from the last five outings. The team has scored 15 goals and conceded 17 so far this season. The immediate focus shifts to a quick turnaround, with Norwich City visiting Ashton Gate this Saturday. Skubala will hope for a response from his players to halt this slide at home.
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