Bristol City vs Portsmouth

Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 17:00Ashton Gate Stadium, BristolJames Bell, England

Summary

Match report

Bristol City vs Portsmouth in the EFL Championship (Matchday 3) ended in a 2-1 win for Bristol City. Bristol City led 1-0 at half-time.

Bristol City’s goals came from L. Tolaj in the 31st minute and J. Knight in the 56th minute. Portsmouth’s goal came from Marezi in the 90th minute (penalty). J. Knight was the highest-rated player on the pitch (7.6).

Player of the match

J. Knight(Captain)

Bristol City90'1Rating 7.6

Key stats

All stats

46%Possession54%

0.61Expected goals (xG)1.37
9Total shots14
3Shots on target1
3Corners10
3Yellow cards0

Live commentary

It's all over: Bristol City beat Portsmouth 2-1. In numbers: possession Bristol City 46%, Portsmouth 54%; shots 9 (3 on target) to 14 (1 on target)
90'
Penalty goal! Marezi scores from the spot and pulls one back for Portsmouth (1-2)
85'
Substitution, Bristol City: G. Tanner replaces N. Eile
77'
Yellow card: Rob Dickie (Bristol City) for a foul
74'
Substitution, Portsmouth: J. Swift makes way for M. Pack
74'
Double substitution, Bristol City: L. Tolaj comes on for D. Ballard, Y. Hirakawa on for C. Pring
69'
Substitution, Portsmouth: B. Arthur replaces M. Dia
68'
Double substitution, Bristol City: T. Horvat makes way for J. Wallace, S. Twine on for S. Greenwood
67'
Booking: Jason Knight (Bristol City) for a foul
63'
Double substitution, Portsmouth: H. Blair makes way for R. Kavuma McQueen, C. Bishop on for Marezi
56'
Goal! J. Knight makes it two for Bristol City (2-0), set up by R. Cardines
49'
Yellow card: Rio Cardines (Bristol City) for a foul
46'
Substitution, Portsmouth: E. Adams makes way for R. R. Shein
The second half is under way
The referee blows for half-time: Bristol City lead 1-0
31'
Goal! L. Tolaj gives Bristol City the lead (1-0) after a pass from J. Wallace
Kick-off! We're under way between Bristol City and Portsmouth. Bristol City line up in a 4-2-3-1, Portsmouth in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

Bristol CityCoach: Roy HodgsonAverage rating 6.64-2-3-1

Bristol City – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

1S. TickleGoalkeeper – Rating 5.9
19G. TannerDefender – Rating 6.6, On 85'
16R. DickieDefender – Rating 7.0, Yellow card 77'
2L. EissatDefender – Rating 6.2
21R. CardinesDefender – Rating 6.9, Assist, Yellow card 49'
12J. KnightMidfielder – Captain, Player of the match, Rating 7.6, Goal 56', Yellow card 67'
8J. WilliamsMidfielder – Rating 6.2
17J. WallaceMidfielder – Rating 7.0, Assist, On 68'
10S. TwineMidfielder – Rating 6.6, On 68'
7Y. HirakawaMidfielder – Rating 6.3, On 74'
9L. TolajForward – Rating 7.0, Goal 31', On 74'