Bristol City FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee James Linington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Jul | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jul | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jun | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jul | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jul | Leeds United FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 04 Jul | Barnsley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jun | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #17 |
| 62 | Points | 55 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 11 / 18 | W / D / L | 15 / 10 / 21 |
| 59 | Scored | 51 |
| 59 | Conceded | 56 |
| +0 | GD | -5 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.20 |
| 37% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bristol City FC are 12th (62 pts). Stoke City FC are 17th (55 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Bristol City FC get us underway at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Jordan Thompson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol City FC so far.
- 15' Stoke City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Bristol City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Stoke City FC's shape.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Bristol City FC and Stoke City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 26' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 26 minute. Nathan Baker leaves to be changed by Zak Vyner.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate Stadium. Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' Adam Davies has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Filip Benkovic makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 52' The 37-year-old Lee Gregory has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' That is a Yellow card for Bristol City FC. Jamie Paterson will be fuming at that decision.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' Danny Batth makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Stoke City FC are in front.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' Jordan Thompson is replacing Nick Powell for the Stoke City FC side.
- 81' Fresh legs for Stoke City FC! Tyrese Campbell comes on to replace Lee Gregory.
- 84' The Bristol City FC manager makes a substitution. Andreas Weimann departs to be replaced by Callum O'Dowda.
- 89' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Nathan Collins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Clucas on 90 minute.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
-
6
Nathan Baker ↓ Zak Vyner 26'
- 7
- 20
- 9
- 3
-
2
Jack Hunt ↓ Niclas Eliasson 76'
- 21
- 1
- 31
Bench
- 15
- 38
-
11
Callum O'Dowda ↑ 84'
-
19
Niclas Eliasson ↑ 76'
- 24
- 25
-
26
Zak Vyner ↑ 26'
- 4
- 42
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 9
- 15
-
22
Sam Clucas C ↓ Nathan Collins 90'
- 11
-
19
Lee Gregory ↓ Tyrese Campbell 81'
- 16
- 24
- 6
- 12
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Jordan Thompson 76'
Bench
- 3
- 33
-
26
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 81'
- 7
-
34
Jordan Thompson ↑ 76'
- 35
-
37
Nathan Collins ↑ 90'
- 20
- 40
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 5 |
| Anis Mehmeti | 3 |
| Sam Bell | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Andreas Weimann | 1 |
| Sead Haksabanovic | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
2020-07-15
Bristol City FC
1–1
Stoke City FC
D
2020-07-11
Middlesbrough FC
1–3
Bristol City FC
W
2020-07-08
Bristol City FC
2–1
Hull City AFC
W
2020-07-04
Bristol City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-07-01
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Bristol City FC
L
2020-06-28
Bristol City FC
1–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.55
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Stoke City FC
50%
Bristol City FC or Stoke City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
10.4%
2 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.3%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 24% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

