Match report
Bristol City 1–1 Preston: Championship Stalemate
Bristol City
1–1
FT
Preston
Jul 22, 2020
Bristol City and Preston shared the points in an evenly contested Championship encounter at Ashton Gate. Preston's Sam Maguire opened the scoring with an early goal, but Bristol City's Fikayo Diedhiou equalized in the second half, ensuring both teams left with a point.
Key Facts
- • Preston took the lead through Sam Maguire in the 16th minute, assisted by Daniel Johnson
- • Fikayo Diedhiou leveled the score for Bristol City at 48 minutes
- • Substitutions included Ryan Ledson for Alex Browne (Preston) and Nahki Wells for Kieran Palmer (Bristol City) in the second half
- • The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams showing resilience and determination
Lineups
Bristol City
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 D. Bentley (G)
- 29 A. Williams (D)
- 22 T. Kalas (D)
- 3 J. Dasilva (M)
- 32 Pedro Pereira (M)
- 26 Z. Vyner (D)
- 4 Á. Nagy (M)
- 14 A. Weimann (M)
- 20 J. Paterson (M)
- 21 N. Wells (F)
- 9 F. Diedhiou (F)
Substitutes
- 31 F. Benković
- 45 K. Palmer
- 40 B. Afobe
- 15 M. Watkins
- 25 T. Rowe
- 11 C. O'Dowda
- 19 N. Eliasson
- 42 H. Massengo
- 38 J. Wollacott
Preston
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Rudd (G)
- 16 A. Hughes (D)
- 21 P. Bauer (D)
- 15 J. Rafferty (D)
- 14 J. Storey (D)
- 12 P. Gallagher (M)
- 11 D. Johnson (M)
- 44 B. Potts (M)
- 10 J. Harrop (M)
- 18 R. Ledson (M)
- 24 S. Maguire (F)
Substitutes
- 8 A. Browne
- 29 T. Barkhuizen
- 20 J. Stockley
- 7 T. Bayliss
- 28 M. Hudson
- 31 S. Sinclair
- 39 B. Bodin
- 2 D. Fisher
- 23 P. Huntington
Timeline
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16' Preston Goal · Normal GoalS. Maguire · Assist: Daniel Johnson -
48' Bristol City Goal · Normal GoalF. Diedhiou -
64' Preston subst · Substitution 1Off: Ryan Ledson · On: A. Browne -
64' Preston subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Harrop · On: T. Barkhuizen -
72' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2Off: Nahki Wells · On: K. Palmer -
73' Preston subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Maguire · On: J. Stockley -
75' Preston subst · Substitution 4Off: P. Gallagher · On: T. Bayliss -
81' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Paterson · On: B. Afobe
Match Stats
| Stat | Bristol City | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 75% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 22 |
| Corners | 4 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 464 | 439 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 10 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | 350 | 322 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 13 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 9 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Sam Maguire for Preston set the tone for the match, giving them a quick lead and confidence boost
- ▸ Fikayo Diedhiou's equalizer for Bristol City in the second half shifted the momentum back to the home team, leading to a more balanced and competitive match