Match report

Bristol City Stuns West Brom with 2-1 Win in Championship

West Brom
West Brom
1–2
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Dec 26, 2025

Bristol City stunned West Brom with a convincing 2-1 victory in their Championship match. The Lions took an early lead through A. Mehmeti before R. McCrorie extended the advantage. Despite O. Diakite's late goal for West Brom, Bristol City held on to secure a crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • A. Mehmeti scored in the 4th minute with an assist from Neto Borges.
  • • R. McCrorie doubled the lead for Bristol City in the 22nd minute, assisted by S. Twine.
  • • O. Diakite managed a consolation goal for West Brom in the 85th minute, set up by Michael Johnston.

Lineups

West Brom

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Wildsmith (G)
  • 6 G. Campbell (D)
  • 3 N. Phillips (D)
  • 2 C. Mepham (D)
  • 29 C. Taylor (D)
  • 17 O. Diakite (M)
  • 4 C. Styles (M)
  • 11 M. Johnston (M)
  • 21 I. Price (M)
  • 10 K. Grant (M)
  • 19 A. Heggebo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Griffiths
  • 9 J. Maja
  • 12 D. Dike
  • 22 S. Iling Junior
  • 27 A. Mowatt
  • 36 M. Diomande
  • 37 O. Bostock
  • 44 N. Dupont
  • 46 K. Mfuamba

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. O'Leary (G)
  • 14 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 3 C. Pring (D)
  • 2 R. McCrorie (M)
  • 12 J. Knight (M)
  • 4 A. Randell (M)
  • 21 Neto Borges (M)
  • 10 S. Twine (F)
  • 11 A. Mehmeti (F)
  • 18 E. Riis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Lumley
  • 5 R. Atkinson
  • 7 Y. Hirakawa
  • 19 G. Tanner
  • 24 H. Roberts
  • 29 L. Pecover
  • 30 S. Armstrong
  • 36 O. Thomas
  • 26 J. Stokes

Timeline

  1. Bristol City
    4' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mehmeti · Assist: Neto Borges
  2. Bristol City
    16' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Mehmeti

    Foul

  3. Bristol City
    22' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. McCrorie · Assist: S. Twine
  4. Bristol City
    45'+2 Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    R. McCrorie

    Foul

  5. West Brom
    57' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Charlie Taylor · On: A. Mowatt
  6. West Brom
    58' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    O. Diakite

    Foul

  7. Bristol City
    62' Bristol City Card · Yellow Card
    C. Pring

    Foul

  8. Bristol City
    65' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Mehmeti · On: S. Armstrong
  9. Bristol City
    65' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Neto Borges · On: R. Atkinson
  10. Bristol City
    76' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Riis · On: Y. Hirakawa
  11. Bristol City
    76' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. McCrorie · On: G. Tanner
  12. West Brom
    77' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Styles · On: D. Dike
  13. West Brom
    85' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Diakite · Assist: Michael Johnston
  14. Bristol City
    90'+3 Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Twine · On: H. Roberts

Match Stats

Stat West Brom Bristol City
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 69%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 593 321
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 4 3
xG 1.59 0.74
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 499 220
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bristol City's quick start with goals within the first quarter of an hour established their dominance.
  • ▸ West Brom's late goal in the 85th minute failed to change the momentum as Bristol City maintained composure and secured the win.