Preston 1–3 Bristol City: Result & How It Finished
The Result
Preston 1–3 Bristol City
Half time0–1
Total goals4
Both scoredYes
The Story of the Game
- Preston take 2 points from their last 6; Bristol City have 5 from theirs.
- They have met 20 times, with 8 wins for Preston, 4 for Bristol City and 8 draws.
Form After This Game
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | LDLLLD | 2/18 | 1 | 1.7 | 60% | 55% |
| Bristol City | LWDLLD | 5/18 | 1.13 | 1.35 | 45% | 45% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
Head-to-Head
- Preston wins
- 1
- Draws
- 1
- Bristol City wins
- 1
- Meetings
- 3
- 1 Sep 2026 Preston 1–3 Bristol City
- 4 Jan 2026 Bristol City 0–2 Preston
- 27 Sep 2025 Preston 0–0 Bristol City
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Season Stats Compared
| Preston | Stat | Bristol City |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 8 | Won | 13 |
| 11 | Drawn | 9 |
| 21 | Lost | 18 |
| 20% | Win rate | 33% |
| 1 | Goals per game | 1.13 |
| 1.7 | Conceded per game | 1.35 |
| 10% | Clean sheets | 23% |
| 33% | Failed to score | 40% |
| 60% | Both teams scored | 45% |
| 55% | Over 2.5 goals | 45% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Preston perform at home against how Bristol City travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston at home | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20% | 1 | 1.55 |
| Bristol City away | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30% | 1.15 | 1.35 |
Key Players 2026/27
Preston
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Lang | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Kenny | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Devine | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Thompson | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| A. Hughes | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Bristol City
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Ballard | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| S. Twine | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Tolaj | 9 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Knight | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| L. Eissat | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Preston
- 10 L. Dobbin — 39 apps, 8 assists
- 8 A. Devine — 45 apps, 6 assists
- 8 M. Osmajić — 28 apps, 1 assists
- 6 D. Jebbison — 38 apps, 2 assists
- 3 T. Small — 41 apps, 2 assists
Bristol City
- 11 S. Twine — 45 apps, 6 assists
- 9 E. Riis — 44 apps, 2 assists
- 8 A. Mehmeti — 28 apps, 6 assists
- 4 M. Sykes — 38 apps, 1 assists
- 4 S. Armstrong — 41 apps, 0 assists
Recent Results
Preston
- 24 Oct Preston 1–1 West Brom
- 17 Oct Wrexham 4–1 Preston
- 13 Oct Birmingham 4–0 Preston
- 10 Oct Preston 0–1 Millwall
- 19 Sep QPR 2–2 Preston
Bristol City
- 24 Oct Stoke City 0–0 Bristol City
- 17 Oct Bristol City 0–1 Sheffield Utd
- 13 Oct Bristol City 0–1 Blackburn
- 10 Oct Charlton 1–1 Bristol City
- 18 Sep Bristol City 1–0 Watford
Preston v Bristol City FAQs
- When is Preston v Bristol City?
- Kick-off is 7:45pm on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at Deepdale.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 3 times in our records: 1 for Preston, 1 for Bristol City, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Preston are 24th on 5 points; Bristol City are 14th on 15.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Preston games and 45% of Bristol City games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 55% and 45% respectively.