Bristol City FC vs Swansea City AFC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Swansea City AFC — Championship .
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- Swansea City AFC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Tony Harrington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Aug | Derby County FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Bristol City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Aug | Preston North End FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | Swansea City AFC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 62 | Points | 64 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 11 / 18 | W / D / L | 18 / 10 / 18 |
| 59 | Scored | 57 |
| 59 | Conceded | 59 |
| +0 | GD | -2 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.39 |
| 37% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
28%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bristol City FC are 12th (62 pts). Swansea City AFC are 11th (64 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Bristol City FC host Swansea City AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Taylor Moore, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' The 27-year-old Sam Surridge has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Taylor Moore on 15.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' Famara Diedhiou is ready to make an impact after coming on for Nathan Baker at the 30 minute mark.
- 33' Matt Grimes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 43' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 48' A quiet spell here at . Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 54' Samuel Szmodics makes way for Kasey Palmer at the 54 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol City FC.
- 59' Niclas Eliasson gets the nod from Bristol City FC. He replaces Callum O'Dowda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol City FC and Swansea City AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' Borja Baston makes way for Sam Surridge at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Swansea City AFC.
- 77' Bristol City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 82' Jay Fulton is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol City FC so far.
- 87' Ireland international Callum O'Dowda has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' Fresh legs for Swansea City AFC! Connor Roberts comes on to replace George Byers.
- 90' Jake Bidwell is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
-
6
Nathan Baker ↓ Famara Diedhiou 30'
- 11
- 8
- 2
- 29
- 1
- 25
- 23
-
17
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Kasey Palmer 54'
- 42
Bench
- 15
-
19
Niclas Eliasson ↑ 59'
-
9
Famara Diedhiou ↑ 30'
- 33
- 18
-
45
Kasey Palmer ↑ 54'
- 32
Coach
Lee Johnson
Swansea City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 10
- 6
- 4
- 8
- 26
- 5
-
28
George Byers ↓ Connor Roberts 90'
- 24
-
9
Borja Baston ↓ Sam Surridge 72'
- 27
Bench
- 1
- 15
- 12
-
23
Connor Roberts ↑ 90'
- 21
-
19
Sam Surridge ↑ 72'
- 44
Coach
Steve Cooper
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Joel Piroe | 3 |
| Andreas Weimann | 3 |
| Oliver Cooper | 2 |
| Antoine Semenyo | 2 |
| Liam Cullen | 2 |
| Jules Ntcham | 2 |
| Mark Sykes | 2 |
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
Swansea City AFC Form
2019-09-21
Bristol City FC
0–0
Swansea City AFC
D
2019-09-14
Swansea City AFC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-08-31
Leeds United FC
0–1
Swansea City AFC
W
2019-08-25
Swansea City AFC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-08-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Swansea City AFC
W
2019-08-17
Swansea City AFC
3–2
Preston North End FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Swansea City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol City FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Swansea City AFC
56%
Bristol City FC or Swansea City AFC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
14.1%
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Swansea City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 23% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Swansea City AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

