Bristol City FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 46 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Assistant 1 Paul Hodskinson
- Assistant 2 Daniel Leach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Mar | Norwich City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Mar | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | West Bromwich Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #21 |
| 62 | Points | 51 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 17 / 11 / 18 | W / D / L | 13 / 14 / 19 |
| 59 | Scored | 48 |
| 59 | Conceded | 58 |
| +0 | GD | -10 |
| 1.35 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 37% | Win % | 28% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Bristol City FC are 12th (62 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 21st (51 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC is underway.
- 5' The travelling West Bromwich Albion FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Bristol City FC currently sit 6 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' West Bromwich Albion FC have won 482 goals from 377 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Bristol City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined West Bromwich Albion FC backline.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tammer Bany is clearly more than just a goal scorer for West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 35' The 35-year-old Kyle Bartley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Max Bird suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Bristol City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Over 50 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Nahki Wells is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Mowbray might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 62' What a strike from Alex Mowatt! The score is 1-1.
- 65' West Bromwich Albion FC make a change. Adam Armstrong trudges off to be replaced by Daryl Dike on 65 minutes.
- 70' West Bromwich Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 75' The Bristol City FC bench stirs into life. Nahki Wells is withdrawn and Sinclair Armstrong gets his opportunity.
- 80' West Bromwich Albion FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mikey Johnston is hanging Karlan Grant on the field on 80 minute.
- 81' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Cameron Pring on 81 minutes.
- 83' George Tanner is replacing Max Bird for the Bristol City FC side.
- 88' Ireland international Mikey Johnston has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' Poor challenge from Jayson Molumby. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 90' Tammer Bany has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Bristol City FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3
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6
Max Bird ↓ George Tanner 83'
- 21
- 14
- 16
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29
Marcus McGuane ↓ Joe Williams 75'
-
2
Ross McCrorie ↓ Haydon Roberts 75'
-
17
Mark Sykes ↓ Yu Hirakawa 75'
- 12
- 1
- 40
Bench
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8
Joe Williams ↑ 75'
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19
George Tanner ↑ 83'
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24
Haydon Roberts ↑ 75'
- 23
- 11
- 20
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30
Sinclair Armstrong ↑ 75'
- 31
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7
Yu Hirakawa ↑ 75'
Coach
Liam Manning
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
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10
John Swift ↓ Tammer Bany 65'
- 5
- 3
-
27
Alex Mowatt ↓ Ousmane Diakite 65'
- 2
- 4
-
32
Adam Armstrong ↓ Daryl Dike 65'
- 8
- 20
-
21
Isaac Price ↓ Tom Fellows 65'
-
18
Karlan Grant ↓ Mikey Johnston 80'
Bench
- 11
-
12
Daryl Dike ↑ 65'
- 24
-
17
Ousmane Diakite ↑ 65'
-
31
Tom Fellows ↑ 65'
-
22
Mikey Johnston ↑ 80'
- 23
-
26
Tammer Bany ↑ 65'
- 19
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jay Rodriguez | 3 |
| Hal Robson-Kanu | 3 |
| Nahki Wells | 3 |
| Samuel Bell | 2 |
| Famara Diedhiou | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Mikey Johnston | 2 |
| Jay Rodriguez | 2 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2025-04-08
Bristol City FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2025-04-05
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2025-03-29
Norwich City FC
1–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2025-03-15
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Hull City AFC
D
2025-03-11
Burnley FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2025-03-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.44
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
77%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
50%
Bristol City FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

