Preview: Bristol City vs. Swansea City - prediction, team news, lineups By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 21h Swansea City make the short trip to Bristol City on Friday night still looking for their first Championship victory of the season. Meanwhile, the home side head into the contest at Ashton Gate on the back of an excellent 3-2 win away at Reading. Ahead of Bristol City's trip to the Madejski Stadium, Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson was under pressure to end a winless streak in the league which had lasted since March 13. However, 13 games since their 3-0 victory at a then-struggling Birmingham City, the Robins showcased their quality in edging out Reading in a five-goal thriller. Although their hosts were missing key man Lucas Joao, Bristol City took full advantage with Chris Martin scoring either side of a double from Andreas Weimann. If the experienced pair can remain fit, Pearson's side have the potential to make a bid for the playoffs, but that will not be achieved unless they end their abysmal run at Ashton Gate. Bristol City's last home triumph came against Huddersfield Town back on January 26, a run which has included 11 fixtures. Despite their failures on familiar territory, Pearson and his players will sense that they have an opportunity to halt that period of results on Friday. Swansea are yet to make their mark under recently-appointed head coach Russell Martin, claiming just one point from games against Blackburn Rovers, Sheffield United and Stoke City. While there is an argument that the Welsh club have had a tough start to the season, they were thoroughly outplayed by the latter of those teams on Tuesday night. Joel Piroe got on the scoresheet, netting his second goal since a summer move from PSV Eindhoven, but Martin requires more from the rest of his squad if they are to replicate their appearances in the playoffs over the past two seasons. After Andy King was withdrawn early in the second half at Reading, Pearson may bring Han-Noah Massengo into the Bristol City midfield. While the quick turnaround may lead to more changes, Alex Scott and Cameron Pring will be hoping to retain their places after starring on Tuesday night Pearson has also suggested that Joe Williams and Callum O'Dowda could return to the substitutes' bench. Martin will almost certainly make a number of alterations to his Swansea side, including the possibility of handing a full debut to Ethan Laird. Piroe should feature after his goal earlier this week, while Jamie Paterson is in line to play against his former club. Bristol City possible starting lineup: Bentley; Simpson, Kalas, Atkinson, Dasilva; James, Massengo; Scott, Weimann, Pring; Martin Swansea City possible starting lineup: Benda; Cabango, Cooper, Manning; Laird, Downes, Grimes, Bidwell; Fulton, Paterson; Piroe We say: Bristol City 1-1 Swansea City After an uninspiring start to the season, Swansea may require a high-profile fixture to get them back on track. With that in mind, we fancy the Welsh outfit to claim a share of the spoils against opponents who may also be satisfied with a point. https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/footba...-team-news-lineups_459740.html?cQx=NN&newsnow
Nah, he's rubbish according to some Swansea with a dip in form and having a bit of a struggle are there for the taking IMO....we should be looking to kick on after Reading performance.....A must win or we would have taken one step forward and three back..
I'd originally put down my prediction as 1-1 for the Swansea match (that was before the Reading game) and have now really tempted fate by changing it to a 2-1 home win. Watch it backfire on me now !
Every word from Nigel Pearson on Swansea City, team news and Bristol City set-pieces Full transcript as the Robins manager spoke to the written press ahead of Friday night's crackerjack Championship contest https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/every-word-nigel-pearson-swansea-5805384 NP - It's not a little bit better, it's totally different and that's the point. We needed change. Change isn't always an easy thing for people to understand or deal with. It was important that we changed the dynamics and we've done that. And the players are a lot more united. We've got a tighter squad and that's important
I rated Pato and though he could still do a job for us. Many people said he is too lightweight and whilst I agree he IS lightweight, so will not win many physical1-on-1 battles, he's also tricky with a good footballing brain and an eye for goal. Anyway, he's gone - but it's written in the stars that he'll score tomorrow - just to spite Jiffie!!! Let's hope it's an OG
Bugger, I screwed up! I forgot City are playing Friday night, and I've booked my flight from Charlotte to New York right on kick-off, and it's a 2-hour flight so I won't get to see any of it
MansionBet Match Preview: Swansea City (H) Thursday, August 19th 2021 We're under the Ashton Gate lights for the first time this season, as Swansea City cross the border for Sky Bet Championship football on Friday night. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/mansionbet-match-preview-swansea-city-h/
City linked to Brazilian striker - report Arouca striker André Silva linked to the Robins, according to Sport Witness. André Silva | Bristol City in contact for Brazilian striker, source informs @LucasSposito_ – Player keen on the move. http://sportwitness.co.uk/bristol-city-contact-brazilian-striker-player-keen-move/#bristolcity
This is the only real thing that counts …………... I was gobsmacked when it was said he had been released … hoped he didn't sign for a championship side as could come back and bite us … DONT BET REALLY!!! but had 50 on Patto at 11/4 and 10 first scorer 8/1
The expected Bristol City team to face Swansea City as Nigel Pearson looks for first home win West Country outfit looking to make it two wins in succession with first home victory of the campaign on Friday evening Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Bentley; Simpson, Kalas, Atkinson, Dasilva; Massengo, James; Pring, Weimann, Scott; Martin https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/expected-bristol-city-team-face-5810118
Their fans don't seem confident! From their board...... Match Day Thread - Bristol City v Swansea City | Not606
