Report: Bristol City 4-0 Charlton Athletic.

The Robins delighted the 7,045-strong crowd with a performance capped by goals from Grace Clinton, Abi Harrison, Brooke Aspin and Ffion Morgan that merited their title as champions with one game remaining.

📝 BACKGROUND

City went into the game knowing a win would secure them the title and promotion to the WSL.

Head Coach Lauren Smith made one change from the side that had started the eventual 5-0 win over Sunderland, Vicky Bruce return from suspension to replace Gracie Pearse.

✍️ WHAT HAPPENED? 

City started brightly with the outstanding Rachel Furness connecting with Harrison’s corner but her header went wide of the far post.

Shania Hayles had a narrowed-angle opportunity when Jodie Hutton’s free-kick was steered back across goal but she shot wide, while Sian Rogers dealt with Harrison’s effort minutes later.

Then came the breakthrough when Clinton picked Kiera Skeels’ pocket and slotted the ball past Rogers to give the Robins the lead.

Charlton had few opportunities but went close in the 36^th minute when Freda Ayisi glanced a header wide and the first half ended with Furness crossing and Hayles heading at Rogers as City continued to dominate.

⏱ HALF-TIME

Smith brought on Morgan for Hayles at half-time and, within five minutes, City were two up when Harrison’s corner curled in and went over the line as Brooke Aspin and Hutton put Rogers under pressure.

Fran Bentley pulled off a superb save from former City striker Mel Johnson before Chloe Mustaki and Aimee Palmer were added as fresh legs for City to push on.

And they did just that with Aspin heading in Palmer's corner and Morgan smashing home the fourth from outside the box in the 88th minute to send the crowd wild and cap a Champions' performance.

🏃‍♂TEAM 

Bentley (C), Bruce, Aspin, Layzell, Hutton (Mustaki, 69'), Furness, Syme (J. Bull, 85'), Powell (Teisar, 85'), Hayles (Morgan, 46) Clinton (Palmer, 71'), Harrison.

Subs not used: Clark, C.Bull, Woolley.

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🎥 REACTION

🎟️ WSL SEASON TICKETS SET FOR SALE!

Season Tickets for Bristol City Women’s 2023/24 Barclays Women’s Super League campaign will go on sale from 10am on Monday, April 24^th.|

Following City Women’s crowning as Champions at Ashton Gate, the club are delighted to confirm the world-class stadium will become the primary home venue for Lauren Smith’s side throughout the 2023/24 season.

The best way for supporters to follow the Robins’ top-flight journey is with a Season Ticket which are priced at £80 for adults and £50 for Under-12s, who get the additional benefit of a free junior outfield replica shirt.

Global superstars of the women’s game will be welcomed to BS3 for all 11 home leagues fixtures.

Two FA Continental Cup group fixtures are also included in the 23/24 Season Ticket price and a venue for the pair of Cup fixtures will be confirmed in due course.

Bristol City men’s 2023/24 Season Tickets holders benefit from a 15% on discount on women’s Season Tickets when purchasing.