Preview: Portsmouth (H).

Bristol City are in BS3 for the second consecutive week as they host Portsmouth on Sunday, October 20th (2pm).

The Robins are starting to find their form under Head Coach Steve Kirby having gone three unbeaten, and last Sunday’s 2-1 win over Blackburn marked back to back three points after the victory over Sheffield United the week before.

Lexi Lloyd-Smith is now second top scorer in the division, scoring her third league goal of the season with a calm finish inside 90 seconds against Rovers, taking her tally in all competitions to five for the campaign so far.

OUR OPPONENTS: Portsmouth

Founded: 1987

Stadium: Westleigh Park

Nickname: Pompey

Manager: Jay Sadler

Finish Last Season: 1st (Southern Premier Division)

In their first season as a semi-professional club last year, Pompey stormed the Southern Premier Division and won promotion to the Barclays Women’s Championship. 

On 31st May 2024, Portsmouth announced they were to turn professional, and Jay Sadler became the clubs first ever full-time manager after a successful tenure in charge to date.

Sadler’s side have endured a difficult start to their first season back in the Championship, finding themselves bottom after six games, having not yet picked up a point. 

MATCH DETAILS

When: Sunday, October 20th (2pm)

Where: Ashton Gate Stadium

Competition: Barclays Women’s Championship

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Levi Gray

Assistant Referee: Steve Walsh

Assistant Referee: Luke Bowles

Fourth Official: Michael Butcher