Preston – Bristol City

Preston’s home loss to Bristol City by 1‑3 pushed the Lancashire side further down the table, leaving them 23rd with just three points from nine games and a bleak goal difference of ‑7. The visitors moved up to 11th place, their ten points bolstered by three wins and a goal tally that now sits just one short of their opponents’ 11‑goal haul. The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving Bristol City the sole victory in their two meetings. With Preston’s record now six defeats in as many matches, the battle to escape the relegation zone becomes ever more urgent. Meanwhile, Bristol City’s steady climb suggests they could be eyeing a push for a top‑half finish as the campaign progresses.