Bristol City took a significant step towards the Championship play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Norwich City. Nahki Wells marked his return to the starting line-up with the second goal.

What happened?

The Robins took an early lead through Mark Sykes in the sixth minute. Wells doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a crisp finish.

Why it matters for Bristol City

This win puts Bristol City in a strong position to secure a play-off spot. They are now unbeaten in seven games and have lost only once in their past 11.

What comes next?

After the international break, Bristol City travel to Burnley, with games against West Brom, Sunderland, and leaders Leeds United still to play. As of our latest update, Bristol City's league standing is 12th in the Championship, with 62 points from 46 games, and a recent form of WLDLD. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 12th | | Points | 62 | | Recent Form | WLDLD | The team has scored 59 goals and conceded 59, resulting in a goal difference of 0. They are 33 points behind leaders Coventry. Their last result was a 2-0 win over Stoke City on 2026-05-02. Bristol City's next fixture is against Swindon Town on 2026-07-25.