Match Day Thread Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Bristol City v Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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TEAM NEWS
Bristol City could be without former Wolves player Andreas Weimann, who came off in the midweek win over QPR with a back spasm.

But there are no other reported injury worries for the Robins, who are aiming for a 10th consecutive win in all competitions.

Wolves also have no new injuries ahead of the tie.

John Ruddy has played in all Wolves' FA Cup games this season so is set to replace Rui Patricio in goal.

MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Martin Fisher: "The eyes of the world will be focused on that clash at Stamford Bridge on Monday but this tie has the potential to be the pick of the round.

Promotion hopefuls from the Championship at home to the surprise package of the Premier League. Two teams bang in form. Wolves unbeaten in their last six games, Bristol City on an incredible run of nine consecutive wins.

Confidence is high in both camps and there's a bit of 'needle' too. Last season at Ashton Gate, both sides had players sent off before Nuno Espirito Santo was sent to the stands ahead of Wolves' injury-time winner.

Breathless stuff. More of the same, please!

VIEW FROM THE DUGOUT
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson: "Two big games [between Bristol City and Wolves] last year - very tense and very tight and obviously they've kicked on, and we've got nothing but respect for the job [Nuno Espirito Santo] has done there.

"It's our challenge to beat the team and if that's a case of it being a scalp because of their Premier League status then all the better for us because we've done that four or five times in the last 18 months."

LAWRO'S PREDICTION
Form-wise, Bristol City are absolutely flying, with nine successive wins in all competitions, but I would still back Wolves to find a way of getting through.

Prediction: 0-1

Lawro's full predictions v Radio 1Xtra DJs Big Zuu & Trevor Nelson

MATCH FACTS
Head-to-head

• Bristol City have won just two of their last 18 meetings with Wolves in all competitions (D4, L12).
• Wolves won the only previous FA Cup meeting - 1-0 in the fourth round in 1972-73.
• The last match between the sides saw a red card for each side and a 94th-minute winner for Wolves, whose head coach Nuno Espirito Santo was also sent to the stands by the referee.

Bristol City

• Bristol City have won their last nine matches in all competitions
• They haven't lost at home since 10 November.
• They are looking to reach the FA Cup quarter-final for the first time since 1973-74.
• The Robins have won four of their last five domestic cup ties against Premier League opposition at Ashton Gate. The only defeat came in January 2018, when they lost 3-2 against Manchester City in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring a 96th-minute winner.
• Lee Johnson was Oldham Athletic manager when they eliminated Wolves in the first round of the 2013-14 FA Cup. Both clubs were in the third tier at the time.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Wolves are unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions.
• They are aiming to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002-03.
• Since then, they have lost twice in the FA Cup fifth round, each time going down to the eventual runners-up: Cardiff in 2007-08 and Chelsea in 2016-17.
• Matt Doherty has been directly involved in each of Wolves' last four goals in the FA Cup this season, scoring three and assisting the other.
• This is the first time Wolves have progressed to the FA Cup fifth round as a top-flight club since 1981, when they went on to reach the semi-finals.

LJ ~ https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/we-must-be-bold-and-brave-johnson/
Nuno ~ https://www.skysports.com/football/...s-when-wolves-played-bristol-city-last-season

 

Wolves team news: Key man to be assessed before Bristol City clash, fringe man to start

Wolverhampton Wanderers face off against Bristol City in a FA Cup fifth round clash on Sunday afternoon at Ashton Gate.

Wolves will naturally be the favourites for the game as they play in the Premiership, whereas the Robins are in the Championship. A win for the Molineux side will take them to the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since the 2002-03 season.

However, this could be a tough game for Nuno’s Wolves side. The Portuguese manager may rest certain key players for the game as he looks to preserve their energies, with his side having a good chance to qualify the Europa League next season through their league position.

Bristol City have been in good form recently and have not lost during their last nine games in all competitions.


They also have a good record against Premier League teams at Ashton Gate, having won four out of five of their last domestic cup games against top-flight opposition at home.

Wolves are set to assess the fitness of attacking midfielder Diogo Jota, who is currently recovering from a leg injury, as reported by BBC Sport.

Veteran goalkeeper John Ruddy has so far played for Nuno’s side in all their FA Cup games this season and he is likely to start against the Robins as well.

Meanwhile, Bristol City could be set to be without the services of Andreas Weimann, who is currently recovering from a back spasm. However, apart from that, they do not have any serious injury concerns.

This game could prove to be tougher than it is on paper for Wolves
https://ninetyminutesonline.com/wol...efore-bristol-city-clash-fringe-man-to-start/

 

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Nothing to be ashamed of there , a good strong performance against a quality Premier side, 100% concentration on the league now.

 

I viewed a team out there today, no individuals, okay we lost to a Premier top ten team but I was honestly impressed, well done all concerned, I thought they did us all proud.