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Preston — Championship: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Bristol City vs Preston — the facts
Preston won 2–0 away against Bristol City (half-time 0–1).
Bristol City met Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 26). Kick-off was Sunday, 4 January 2026, 15:00 UTC at Ashton Gate Stadium. Referee: Paul Tierney.
Team pages: Bristol City · Preston · Championship
Key moments
- 8' Goal: Lewis Dobbin (assist: Jordan Thompson) — 0–1
- 70' Goal: Alfie Devine — 0–2
Starting line-ups
Bristol City (3-4-2-1)
Preston (3-4-3)
About this match
On this page: the Bristol City vs Preston final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Bristol City and Preston team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Bristol City vs Preston?
Preston won 2–0 away against Bristol City (half-time 0–1).
›Who scored in Bristol City vs Preston?
Lewis Dobbin (8') for Preston; Alfie Devine (70') for Preston.
›Where can I watch Bristol City vs Preston highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Bristol City vs Preston; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Preston?
Bristol City and Preston have met 10 times — 4 wins for Bristol City, 1 win for Preston and 5 draws.