EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 3Saturday, 29 August 2026 · 15:00 UK
Bristol CityHomeCoach: Gerhard Struber
2 - 1
HT 1-0
Full time
PortsmouthAwayCoach: Simon Bassey
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol (27,000)Referee: James Bell, EnglandWeather: Moderate drizzle, 20°C, 0.5mm rain, 6km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Bristol CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Tolaj
HirakawaTwineWallace
WilliamsKnight
EissatDickieTannerCardines
Tickle
Bench
3. C. Pring4. A. Randell5. R. Atkinson14. T. Horvat20. S. Greenwood23. D. Ballard27. G. Yah38. N. Eile40. B. Collins
Coach: Roy Hodgson
PortsmouthStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Schmid
ArthurShaughnessySwansonDevlin
PackShein
SegecicKamaraMcQueen
Bishop
Bench
5. R. Poole8. J. Swift27. O. Bailey28. L. Brooke-Smith29. Marezi31. D. Bielica34. H. Blair38. E. Adams55. M. Dia
Coach: John Mousinho

Match events

  1. 31'⚽GoalL. Tolajassist: J. Wallace
  2. 46'↔SubstitutionOff E. Adams ↔ On R. R. Shein
  3. 49'🟨YellowRio Cardines
  4. 56'⚽GoalJ. Knightassist: R. Cardines
  5. 63'↔SubstitutionOff H. Blair ↔ On R. Kavuma McQueen
  6. 63'↔SubstitutionOff Marezi ↔ On C. Bishop
  7. 67'🟨YellowJason Knight
  8. 68'↔SubstitutionOff S. Greenwood ↔ On S. Twine
  9. 68'↔SubstitutionOff T. Horvat ↔ On J. Wallace
  10. 69'↔SubstitutionOff M. Dia ↔ On B. Arthur
  11. 74'↔SubstitutionOff C. Pring ↔ On Y. Hirakawa
  12. 74'↔SubstitutionOff D. Ballard ↔ On L. Tolaj
  13. 74'↔SubstitutionOff J. Swift ↔ On M. Pack
  14. 77'🟨YellowRob Dickie
  15. 85'↔SubstitutionOff N. Eile ↔ On G. Tanner
  16. 90'⚽PenaltyMarezi

Match statistics

Bristol City
Stat
Portsmouth
  • 46%Possession54%
  • 9Shots14
  • 3Shots on target1
  • 3Shots off target9
  • 3Shots blocked4
  • 6Shots inside box8
  • 3Shots outside box6
  • 314Total passes362
  • 235Passes accurate279
  • 75%Pass accuracy77%
  • 0.61Expected goals (xG)1.37
  • 15Fouls6
  • 3Corners10
  • 1Offsides0
  • 3Yellow cards0
  • -Red cards-
  • 1Saves1
  • -0.57goals_prevented-0.57

Bristol City, last 5

  1. D22 Aug@Birmingham City2-2
  2. L15 AugvsMillwall0-2
  3. W2 MayvsStoke City2-0
  4. L25 Apr@Birmingham City1-2
  5. D21 Apr@Southampton2-2

Portsmouth, last 5

  1. W22 Aug@Lincoln City3-1
  2. L15 AugvsQueens Park Rangers1-3
  3. D2 MayvsBirmingham City1-1
  4. W25 Apr@Stoke City3-1
  5. L21 Apr@Coventry City1-5

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
15
Meetings
7
Bristol City wins
6
Draws
2
Portsmouth wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Bristol City v Portsmouth?
Bristol City 2-1 Portsmouth, played 29 August 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Bristol City led 1-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Portsmouth?
Across 15 meetings in our archive, Bristol City have won 7, Portsmouth have won 2, with 6 draws.
Where is Bristol City v Portsmouth played?
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol - Bristol City's home ground.