The Bluebirds host Bristol City in the Severnside Derby on Saturday afternoon.
The fixture will take place on February 15th, with a kick off time of 12:30pm.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | IN THE DUGOUT
Bristol City’s manager is Liam Manning, who has been in the role since November 2023.
Manning’s first management roles came at Ipswich Town and West Ham, coaching within the youth teams, before moving to the United States to work for New York City FC’s academy.
The Norwich-born manager's first senior role came at Lommel SK in Belgium, leading the side to a third-place finish in his first season in charge.
His impressive record in Belgium earned the young boss a move back to England, taking over MK Dons. Manning’s side finished third in his first season at the helm but couldn’t gain promotion to the Championship through the Play-Offs.
Following a poor start to the next campaign, he was dismissed in December 2022 before taking over at Oxford United in March 2023. The following season, the former midfielder left the club to join Bristol City.
Since joining the Robins, he has a win percentage of 33.33%, winning 21 times, drawing, 21 and losing 24.
OPPOSITION FOCUS | SEASON SO FAR
Bristol City are currently 7th in the Sky Bet Championship and are unbeaten in their last three games.
The Robins have fared much better in home fixtures this season, as their home record ranks fifth in the division, while their away record is 14th.
Last time out, the side drew 2-2 to Sheffield United, as goals from Nahki Wells and Ross McCrorie were enough to secure a point on the road for Manning’s side.
CITY FLASHBACK | SIX GOAL victory
Rewinding back to 2010, the Bluebirds came out 6-0 winners in the biggest Severnside Derby triumph ever.
Four different City stars scored on the historic day to cruise past the Robins.
A 19th minute goal from Peter Whittingham set the tone early that day. Ross McCormack and Michael Chopra continued the scoring shortly later with two goals coming in two minutes.
A Bristol City own goal just before the interval put the Bluebirds 4-0 up heading into the break.
Continuing to find the net in the second half, McCormack and Chopra secured a brace for themselves to help City record a memorable triumph in the Severnside Derby.
LAST TIME OUT | SEVERNSIDE DERBY
The reverse fixture earlier this season at Ashton Gate saw the points shared.
In Omer Riza’s third game in charge, the Bluebirds took the lead through a stunning goal by Ollie Tanner in the 54th Minute, whose shot found the top left corner.
The Robins equalised through Luke McNally, as the Bluebirds were unfortunate to be held to a point away from home.