Saturday , 14 November 2026

Southampton FC vs Bristol City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Southampton FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Bristol City FC
Wed 29 Nov 2023 · 19:45 UTC Saint Mary's HT 45' · FT 45'
Kyle Walker-Peters 47' 1–0
Adam Armstrong 6' Y
Kyle Walker-Peters 16' Y
Ryan Manning 45' Y
Y 85' Zak Vyner

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Bristol City FC — Championship at Saint Mary's.

Match Details

  • Referee Keith Stroud
  • Assistant 1 Matthew Smith
  • Assistant 2 Mark Pottage

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Southampton FC 5 games · Avg 3.6 goals Bristol City FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-11-29 Southampton FC 1–0 Bristol City FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Bristol City FC H 1–0 W
25 Nov Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
11 Nov West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–1 W
04 Nov Millwall FC A 1–0 W
28 Oct Birmingham City FC H 3–1 W
25 Oct Preston North End FC A 2–2 D
Bristol City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Nov Southampton FC A 0–1 L
25 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 3–2 W
11 Nov Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–0 D
04 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–0 W
28 Oct Cardiff City FC A 0–2 L
25 Oct Ipswich Town FC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Southampton FC Bristol City FC
#7 Position #17
24 Points 18
15 Played 15
8 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 5 / 3 / 7
29 Scored 16
15 Conceded 24
+14 GD -8
1.60 PPG 1.20
53% Win % 33%

Key Stats

80% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
13% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season

Southampton FC are 7th (24 pts). Bristol City FC are 17th (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Bristol City FC
0-15
2/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
4/3
46-60
1/7
61-75
1/2
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Southampton FC
Cyle Larin 7 G
Kuryu Matsuki 4 G 1 A
Finn Azaz 3 G 5 A
Leo Scienza 2 G 2 A
Bristol City FC
Scott Twine 5 G
Dominic Ballard 4 G
Lorent Tolaj 2 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Southampton FC welcome Bristol City FC for this crunch clash at Saint Mary's.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 6' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Armstrong.
  • 11' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Poor challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 16' Controversy at the stadium! Kyle Walker-Peters argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 21' 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.
  • 26' Southampton FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 35' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Kamal Deen Sulemana is replaced by Che Adams on 35 minute.
  • 40' Southampton FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Cyle Larin scoring 2 goals.
  • 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Manning on 45.
  • 47' What a strike from Kyle Walker-Peters! The score is 1-0.
  • 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southampton FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Bristol City FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' Another change for Bristol City FC made on 64 minute. Tommy Conway leaves to be changed by Harry Cornick.
  • 69' Southampton FC is showing some good football. However, Southampton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 70' Kal Naismith makes way for Joe Williams at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol City FC.
  • 75' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Bristol City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 76' Mark Sykes makes way for Anis Mehmeti at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol City FC.
  • 81' Supporters expect more eagerness from Anis Mehmeti, as he is very good at scoring at Saint Mary's with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 82' William Smallbone gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Stuart Armstrong and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 85' Bristol City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' A change in the Southampton FC ranks — Ryan Manning exits the field as James Bree enters on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Southampton FC take all three points.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Bristol City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Liam Manning

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Cyle Larin 3
Sam Bell 2
Rob Dickie 1
Harry Cornick 1
Adam Armstrong 1
Ross Stewart 1
Lorent Tolaj 1
Finn Azaz 1

Head to Head

2023-11-29 Southampton FC 1–0 Bristol City FC

Southampton FC Form

2023-11-29 Southampton FC 1–0 Bristol City FC W 2023-11-25 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2023-11-11 Southampton FC 2–1 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2023-11-04 Millwall FC 0–1 Southampton FC W 2023-10-28 Southampton FC 3–1 Birmingham City FC W 2023-10-25 Preston North End FC 2–2 Southampton FC D

Bristol City FC Form

2023-11-29 Southampton FC 1–0 Bristol City FC L 2023-11-25 Bristol City FC 3–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2023-11-11 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–0 Bristol City FC D 2023-11-04 Bristol City FC 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2023-10-28 Cardiff City FC 2–0 Bristol City FC L 2023-10-25 Bristol City FC 0–1 Ipswich Town FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.84 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44 Bristol City FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 69% + Southampton FC to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC67% Draw22% Bristol City FC11%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes31% 0% No69%
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
90%
Draw or Bristol City FC
33%
Southampton FC or Bristol City FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southampton FC48% Draw46% Bristol City FC6%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
16.9%
0 – 0
12.2%
3 – 0
10.1%
1 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 1
4.7%
4 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
3.6%
4 – 1
2.3%
5 – 0
1.8%
1 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Bristol City FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 22% 57%
-1.5 43% — 57%
-1 43% 27% 30%
-0.5 70% — 30%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 6% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
65% ✓
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

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