Sunday , 16 August 2026

Leeds United FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Leeds United FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Bristol City FC
Sat 7 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel James 37' 1–0
1–1 45+4' Kal Naismith
Joel Piroe 53' 2–1
Y 6' Rob Dickie
Y 45' Taylor Gardner-Hickman
Joe Rodon 67' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Keith Stroud
  • Assistant 1 Graham Kane
  • Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

7
1
Leeds United FC 8 games · Avg 2.0 goals Bristol City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-07 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bristol City FC 2020-02-15 Leeds United FC 1–0 Bristol City FC 2019-08-04 Bristol City FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2019-03-09 Bristol City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2018-11-24 Leeds United FC 2–0 Bristol City FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Bristol City FC H 2–1 W
04 Oct Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–0 W
30 Sep Southampton FC A 1–3 L
23 Sep Watford FC H 3–0 W
20 Sep Hull City AFC A 0–0 D
17 Sep Millwall FC A 3–0 W
Bristol City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Oct Leeds United FC A 1–2 L
04 Oct Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
30 Sep Stoke City FC H 2–3 L
23 Sep Leicester City FC A 0–1 L
19 Sep Plymouth Argyle FC H 4–1 W
16 Sep West Bromwich Albion FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Elland Road. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leeds United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 6' Bristol City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 6.
  • 11' Leeds United FC have won 532 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 21' It looks like no one’s ball. Leeds United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ethan Ampadu made 409 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 30' Harry Cornick gets the nod from Bristol City FC. He replaces Nahki Wells and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 35' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 37' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel James makes it 1-0.
  • 42' The 24-year-old Georginio Rutter has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Taylor Gardner-Hickman on 45 minutes.
  • 49' What composure from Kal Naismith! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 50' Goal! Kal Naismith scores his 14 goal in 380 matches.
  • 53' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joel Piroe makes it 2-2.
  • 58' The whistle greets Taylor Gardner-Hickman as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Conway.
  • 59' The supporters are chanting for Andy King. He replaces Joe Williams on 59 minute.
  • 64' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 67' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Rodon on 67.
  • 67' The whistle greets Jason Knight as he departs to be replaced by Andreas Weimann.
  • 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 77' 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.
  • 78' The Leeds United FC bench stirs into life. Daniel James is withdrawn and Jaidon Anthony gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Patrick Bamford is replacing Georginio Rutter for the Leeds United FC side.
  • 87' Bristol City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Leeds United FC team. Crysencio Summerville is replaced by Liam Cooper on 90 minute.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Leeds United FC players.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Bristol City FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nigel Pearson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Wilfried Gnonto 2
Largie Ramazani 2
Pablo Hernandez 2
Patrick Bamford 2
Jack Harrison 1
Luke Ayling 1
Kal Naismith 1
Daniel James 1

Head to Head

2023-10-07 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bristol City FC 2020-02-15 Leeds United FC 1–0 Bristol City FC 2019-08-04 Bristol City FC 1–3 Leeds United FC 2019-03-09 Bristol City FC 0–1 Leeds United FC 2018-11-24 Leeds United FC 2–0 Bristol City FC

Leeds United FC Form

2023-10-07 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bristol City FC W 2023-10-04 Leeds United FC 1–0 Queens Park Rangers FC W 2023-09-30 Southampton FC 3–1 Leeds United FC L 2023-09-23 Leeds United FC 3–0 Watford FC W 2023-09-20 Hull City AFC 0–0 Leeds United FC D 2023-09-17 Millwall FC 0–3 Leeds United FC W

Bristol City FC Form

2023-10-07 Leeds United FC 2–1 Bristol City FC L 2023-10-04 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Bristol City FC W 2023-09-30 Bristol City FC 2–3 Stoke City FC L 2023-09-23 Leicester City FC 1–0 Bristol City FC L 2023-09-19 Bristol City FC 4–1 Plymouth Argyle FC W 2023-09-16 Bristol City FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.54 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Leeds United FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC56% Draw26% Bristol City FC18%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Bristol City FC
44%
Leeds United FC or Bristol City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC36% Draw49% Bristol City FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.2%
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
3 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Bristol City FC covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 16% 72%
-1.5 28% — 72%
-1 28% 24% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 13% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.