Match Preview: Crystal Palace (H) - CCR1 (1).

A 1-1 draw with Southampton Women in front of a 3,637-strong crowd at Ashton Gate saw Lauren Smith’s side maintain the unbeaten start to the campaign last time out.

Last season the Robins reached the quarter-final stage of the FA Continental Cup where they were knocked out by Barclays WSL outfit Manchester City.

🎥 WATCH HIGHLIGHTS FROM ASHTON GATE

🆚 OUR OPPONENTS: Crystal Palace

Formed: 1992
Stadium: Hayes Lane
Nickname: The Eagles
Manager: Dean Davenport
Finish last season: 4th

Like City, the Eagles have made a strong start to their 2022/23 campaign, winning three out of their opening four games - narrowly losing out to Southampton.

Dean Davenport’s side bounced back well last time out with a confident 3-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers and will be hoping to carry that form into Sunday.

The finest of margins separated the two teams last season, with Smith’s Robins edging the London outfit on goal difference as they finished third and fourth in the Barclays Championship.

⏮ MATCH REWIND

Result: Bristol City 4-0 Crystal Palace
When: 06.02.2022
Competition: Championship

The Robins opened the scoring inside the first minute as Chloe Bull’s deft lob got the better of Emily Orman before Abi Harrison added a second after 15 minutes.

A wicked Aimee Palmer corner found the back of the net shortly before the hour mark as the Robins turned up the heat once more.

Harrison then grabbed her second with eight minutes to play, dancing round the defender and finding the bottom corner to wrap up a brilliant afternoon of action in BS8. 

🔎 WHAT'S ON

 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FAMILY FUN ZONE

The Robins Foundation will be hosting a Family Fun Zone at the High Peformance Centre, located behind the goal nearest the entrance to the ground.

Our young supporters will be able to play football on a mini pitch as well as having the opportunity to test their accuracy in an inflatable target.

Flags will also be handed out ahead of the fixture for fans to keep and wave as the players emerge onto the pitch for kick-off.

The Family Fun Zone will be open from 2:15pm and close five minutes prior to kick-off, before re-opening during the half-time break. 

🛍 POP-UP SHOP

A pop-up Bristol City store will be on operation for Sunday’s fixture with the variety of City shirts and training wear on sale as well as pocket money items. 

🍔 REFRESHMENTS

Food and drink will be available to purchase throughout the afternoon from the vendor located on the right as supporters make their way through the turnstiles.

📸 MEET THE STARS

Following the final whistle, supporters are advised to make their way down the white fence that surrounds the pitch where the players will sign autographs and pose for photos. 

🚌 TRAVEL

There will be no HPC1 bus service operating for Sunday's fixture, however parking in QEH Sports Ground is available to

Supporters attending Sunday's fixture are advised to plan their route to the Robins High Performance Centre due to roadworks taking place on the A3029 Brunel Way.

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🎟 TICKETS

Supporters attending are encouraged to purchase in advance and save! 

📺 STREAMING 

The only place to watch the action this weekend will be at the Robins High Performance as there will be no stream available for the fixture.