What the Fans Forum means for the 2026/27 season
Bristol City manager Michael Skubala and chief executive Charlie Boss will appear on the Sound of the City broadcast from Tobacco Factory Theatres ahead of the first Fans Forum of the 2026/27 season. The event, scheduled for the upcoming campaign, will be streamed live and runs for one hour, with Skubala and Boss joining from approximately 6.20pm while sporting director James Ellis and midfielder Jed Wallace are set to join from 7pm.
Where the broadcast originates
The live show originates from Tobacco Factory Theatres and is one hour in duration. The Manager and Chief Executive will appear from approximately 6.20pm, with James Ellis and Jed Wallace joining from 7pm. This broadcast marks the first Fans Forum of the 2026/27 season, setting the tone for supporter engagement ahead of the new campaign.
Who will feature in the broadcast
Aside from Skubala and Boss, the broadcast will feature sporting director James Ellis and midfielder Jed Wallace. Wallace, who has been a key figure for the club, will be part of the panel alongside the managerial and executive leadership. The inclusion of both the manager and the chief executive alongside playing staff highlights the club’s commitment to open dialogue with the supporter base.
Recent form and league context
Bristol City sit 12th in the Championship table from the final 2025 table, having finished the previous season with 62 points from 46 games. The team recorded 17 wins, 11 draws and 18 losses, with a goal difference of 0 after scoring 59 and conceding 59. Recent form shows the side on a two-game winning run, having won their last two matches without defeat.
What this means for the summer ahead
With the club 33 points behind league leaders Coventry in the title race, the Fans Forum provides an opportunity for the new managerial regime to outline plans for the season ahead. The broadcast comes as Bristol City prepare for their next fixture away at Burnley on 5 September 2026, looking to build on recent positive results.
The club aims to use the platform to update supporters on squad development and strategic direction as the new season approaches.
