While the Robins kicked off December with three points, Birmingham made it a losing start as Barnsley battled back to clinch the win at St Andrew’s in the week. Scott Hogan had put the Blues into a 56th-minute lead – their only shot on target of the night – before a Cauley Woodrow penalty and Callum Styles’ deflected shot won the game for the Tykes.
Manager Karanka has said his players were “too nice” in the defeat and he was critical of his side’s passing ability. He’ll expect his players to improve in these regards as they look to bounce back against the Robins.
The Blues travel to BS3 with just one a win away from home all season, which came when they beat Preston 1-0 at Deepdale at the end of October - Riley McGree and Gary Gardner were on the scoresheet that day. Defeat to Holden’s City on Saturday would mean seven games without a win, which would be their worst run of the campaign.
MATCH DETAILS
Where: Ashton Gate
When: Saturday, December 5th, 3pm KO
Competition: Sky Bet Championship
Referee: John Brooks
Assistants: Akil Howson and Matthew Jones
Fourth official: Michael Salisbury
DOWN MEMORY LANE
Bristol City 3-1 Birmingham City
Ashton Gate
Tuesday, April 10th 2018
Sky Bet Championship
City recorded an historic win over Birmingham City when they beat the Blues 3-1 in BS3 in the 2017/18 season.
Manager Karanka has said his players were “too nice” in the defeat and he was critical of his side’s passing ability. He’ll expect his players to improve in these regards as they look to bounce back against the Robins.
The Blues travel to BS3 with just one a win away from home all season, which came when they beat Preston 1-0 at Deepdale at the end of October - Riley McGree and Gary Gardner were on the scoresheet that day. Defeat to Holden’s City on Saturday would mean seven games without a win, which would be their worst run of the campaign.
MATCH DETAILS
Where: Ashton Gate
When: Saturday, December 5th, 3pm KO
Competition: Sky Bet Championship
Referee: John Brooks
Assistants: Akil Howson and Matthew Jones
Fourth official: Michael Salisbury
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DOWN MEMORY LANE
Bristol City 3-1 Birmingham City
Ashton Gate
Tuesday, April 10th 2018
Sky Bet Championship
City recorded an historic win over Birmingham City when they beat the Blues 3-1 in BS3 in the 2017/18 season.

