Bristol City v Swansea City Competition - Sky Bet Championship Venue - Ashton Gate Kick Off - 3pm Date - 21 September 2019 Following their disappointing 0-1 home defeat at the hands of Nottm Forest - the first defeat under Steve Cooper - next up for the Swans is a difficult trip to fellow promotion hopefuls Bristol City. The Swans’ unbeaten start to the season came to an end when substitute Alfa Semedo earned Nottingham Forest a deserved win in south Wales. Neutrals certainly would not have known which side was flying high in a first half entirely dominated by the visitors, who did everything but score in a dominant display. With Leeds winning on Sunday, Swansea dropped to second in the Championship, while Forest moved up to ninth. There is little doubt that Forest deserved all three points against a surprisingly lacklustre Swansea. Led by the extremely creative Joao Carvalho, Forest created a host of chances that they failed to convert. First Sammy Ameobi's drive was beaten away by keeper Freddie Woodman after Carvalho's delightful flick, before Grabban turned the ball into the net from an offside position. The woodwork also saved the Swans when Grabban hit the bar after anticipating Ben Watson's header dropping in the penalty area, before Samba Sow volleyed wide with five minutes remaining. Swansea improved after the interval and might have gone ahead when Andre Ayew's header from Jake Bidwell's cross flashed across goal. Joe Worrall fired at goal but saw his shot blocked as the visitors sought a winner, while Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba did well to handle a speculative shot from Ayew. The Swans had scored 17 goals in their five previous home games this term but never really looked likely to break the deadlock, and with five minutes remaining they were caught on the counter-attack and Semedo tapped home. Whilst the Swans were losing to Forest, Bristol City were winning at Stoke who has former Swan Joey Allen sent off in the 11th minute. The visitors, who are unbeaten since the opening day of the season and now move up to fourth, then started to make their one-man advantage count. Recalled Stoke keeper Jack Butland saved Andreas Weimann's curling strike and a low shot from distance by Antoine Semenyo, who replaced defender Taylor Moore in a tactical change by Johnson. The home resistance was broken, however, when Diedhiou headed in a floated cross at the back post from Jack Hunt. Substitute Niclas Eliasson's header was then cruelly bundled into his own goal by Edwards when he tried to clear on his own line. The Swans have played Bristol City on 67 occasions, winning 20, drawing 19 and losing 28. Arguably, the most memorable fixture between the two teams took place in September 2005 when the Swans ran out 7-1 victors. Turning to Saturday, I think that whilst Cooper and his squad had a wake up call last Saturday, victory at Ashton Gate against a buoyant Robins team may be beyond them. That said, I think that the Swans are good enough to pick up a point. 1-1
Leeds beat them at Ashton Gate; Stoke had 10 men for 79+ minutes. I’m hoping that if we show the same grit, determination and resolve that was shown at Elland Road then we will get something. That said, odds on that Ashley Williams will score for them ..
My head says a 2-1 loss but I hope the lads don't let their heads drop after last week. So I am going with my heart and a 1-1
Going on last month's performances I had this down as a 2-2 draw (prediction league) After last weeks disappointment I'm going for 2-0 Brizzie Tittie. Edit....... Great write up again Taff,thankyou
After this weekend's game we will have played 6 teams in the top half and 2 in the bottom. Perhaps we've had a tougher start than realised. 'Easier' games to come?
Hoping for a 2-1 win, though this looks very much like a draw game, love this Ashton gate fixture, remember that Benik Afobe is out of the tractor due to CL................
Today is a good day to get back to winning ways, we have not got to travel far, just up the motorway so I feel 3 points here is very doable............
I’m out and about in Richmond (London) for the weekend so will have to follow the game on my phone...
The stats say 61% possession first half but no shot on target. At least we're level, all to play for.
