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Next: Southampton · Sat 12 Sept
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Latest Bristol City moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERDe Keersmaecker joins on loan from Oxford United31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERRiis leaves for Leicester30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERCornick leaves for AFC Wimbledon24 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERAdebayo signs from Luton23 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERMurphy goes out on loan to Fleetwood Town20 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERSkinner goes out on loan14 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERBird leaves for Birmingham12 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERCardines joins on loan from Crystal Palace10 Aug · Loan
Bristol City predicted lineup vs SouthamptonMOST USED XI
Bristol City's expected lineup away at Southampton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Tickle in goal, a back four of Dickie, Eissat, Cardines and Tanner, and Tolaj leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 13 of the last 30 matches.
- Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
- Doubtful: Tanner.
- Based on starts across 6 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Bristol City, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Head Coach
Roy Hodgson
Since Jan 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- MIDDe KeersmaeckerShoulder InjuryOut
- DEFTannerKnockDoubtful
- FWDAdebayoInactiveDoubtful
- DEFPringAnkle InjuryDoubtful
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 13 of last 30
4-2-3-1
43%
3-4-2-1
40%
3-4-1-2
7%
4-3-2-1
3%
Sets up with a back three in 50% of matches.
Most Common Bristol City Starting XI
Based on 6 official matches this season
- TickleGK · 6 starts
- DickieDEF · 6 starts
- EissatDEF · 6 starts
- CardinesDEF · 4 starts
- TannerDEF · 4 starts
- KnightMID · 6 starts
- WallaceMID · 4 starts
- TwineMID · 4 starts
- HirakawaMID · 4 starts
- WilliamsMID · 3 starts
- TolajFWD · 6 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
2025/26- MIDHorvat1/1 penalties scored
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Bristol City
- What is Bristol City's expected lineup?
- Bristol City's expected lineup away at Southampton in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 6 official matches: Tickle in goal, a back four of Dickie, Eissat, Cardines and Tanner, and Tolaj leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Tickle, Dickie, Eissat, Cardines, Tanner, Knight, Wallace, Twine, Hirakawa, Williams, Tolaj.
- Who started Bristol City's last match?
- Bristol City's starting XI on 5 Sept 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): S. Tickle, C. Pring, R. Dickie, L. Eissat, Rio Cardines, J. Knight, J. Williams, J. Wallace, S. Twine, G. Yah, L. Tolaj.
- What was Bristol City's last result?
- Bristol City beat Burnley 2–1 on 5 Sept 2026.
- When did Bristol City last win?
- Bristol City last won on 5 Sept 2026, beating Burnley 2–1.
- Who takes penalties for Bristol City?
- T. Horvat has taken the most penalties for Bristol City in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Bristol City this season?
- R. Dickie leads with 6 starts for Bristol City across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Bristol City use most often?
- Bristol City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 5 of their 5 matches this season.
- Which Bristol City goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Sam Tickle has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Bristol City this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Bristol City defender has started the most this season?
- Rob Dickie has made the most starts as defender for Bristol City this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Bristol City midfielder has started the most this season?
- Jason Knight has made the most starts as midfielder for Bristol City this season, starting 6 matches.
- Which Bristol City forward has started the most this season?
- Lorent Tolaj has made the most starts as forward for Bristol City this season, starting 6 matches.
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