Match report

West Brom Defeats Bristol City 1-0 in Championship Clash

Bristol City
Bristol City
0–1
FT
West Brom
West Brom
Mar 21, 2026

West Brom held off a spirited Bristol City to secure a crucial 1-0 victory in the Championship. G. Campbell's goal in the 26th minute proved decisive as Bristol City struggled to find an equalizer despite several substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • West Brom scored the only goal of the game through G. Campbell in the 26th minute, assisted by Callum Styles.
  • • Tomi Horvat received a yellow card for Bristol City in the 38th minute.
  • • Bristol City made several substitutions in the second half, including bringing on M. Bird, S. Armstrong, C. Pring, G. Earthy, and D. Burgzorg.
  • • West Brom introduced D. Dike, J. Jimoh-Aloba, and Charlie Taylor during the match.

Lineups

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Radek Vitek (G)
  • 38 Noah Eile (D)
  • 12 Jason Knight (D)
  • 21 Neto Borges (D)
  • 17 Mark Sykes (M)
  • 4 Adam Randell (M)
  • 40 Sam Morsy (M)
  • 2 Ross McCrorie (M)
  • 14 Tomi Horvat (F)
  • 10 Scott Twine (F)
  • 18 Emil Riis Jacobsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 Cameron Pring
  • 6 Max Bird
  • 30 Sinclair Armstrong
  • 13 Joe Lumley
  • 24 Seb Naylor
  • 11 Delano Burgzorg
  • 35 Louie Derrick
  • 44 George Earthy
  • 20 Sam Bell

West Brom

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 20 Joshua Griffiths (G)
  • 30 Daniel Imray (D)
  • 3 Nathaniel Phillips (D)
  • 6 George Campbell (D)
  • 4 Callum Styles (D)
  • 7 Jed Wallace (M)
  • 8 Jayson Molumby (M)
  • 17 Ousmane Diakité (M)
  • 21 Isaac Price (M)
  • 9 Josh Maja (F)
  • 19 Aune Selland Heggebø (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 Joseph Wallis
  • 14 Alfie Gilchrist
  • 29 Charlie Taylor
  • 27 Alex Mowatt
  • 37 Oliver Bostock
  • 25 Hindolo Mustapha
  • 18 Jamaldeen Jimoh
  • 34 Harry Whitwell
  • 12 Daryl Dike

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    26' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Campbell · Assist: Callum Styles
  2. Bristol City
    38' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    Tomi Horvat
  3. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tomi Horvat · On: M. Bird
  4. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Twine · On: S. Armstrong
  5. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sykes · On: C. Pring
  6. West Brom
    68' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maja · On: D. Dike
  7. Bristol City
    69' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Morsy · On: G. Earthy
  8. Bristol City
    79' Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Riis · On: D. Burgzorg
  9. West Brom
    79' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wallace · On: J. Jimoh-Aloba
  10. West Brom
    83' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Callum Styles
  11. West Brom
    85' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Heggebo · On: Charlie Taylor

Match Stats

Stat Bristol City West Brom
Fouls 8 6
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 20
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 519 453
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.18 2.29
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 419 365
Shots Inside Box 2 13
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ G. Campbell's early goal for West Brom in the 26th minute shifted momentum in their favor, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ West Brom's introduction of several substitutes in the latter stages of the game, including J. Jimoh-Aloba and Charlie Taylor, helped maintain their defensive solidity and preserve the lead.