Preview: Sunderland (A) Bristol City FC

11 Dec 2024

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Bristol City travel to Sunderland on Tuesday, December 10th (7:45pm) for a midweek contest.

Bristol City travel to Sunderland on Tuesday, December 10th (7:45pm) for a midweek contest.

City fell to defeat in their last outing, as Portsmouth ran out 3-0 winners at Fratton Park.

The Robins currently sit 12th, having won two and lost three of their last five fixtures.

Liam Manning and his side return to Ashton Gate on Saturday, December 14th (12:30pm) as they welcome Queens Park Rangers.

Our Opponents: Sunderland

Sunderland began the season strongly, losing just two of their opening ten league games.

Regis Le Bris’ side earned three points against Stoke City in their last outing but before that endured a run of six games without a win, having drawn five and suffering a narrow defeat to Sheffield United.

Currently, Sunderland sit fourth in the league and are only three points away from league leaders Sheffield United.

Tuesday evening’s hosts are yet to lose at home this season and will be looking to earn back-to-back victories for the first time since October at the Stadium of Light.

SUNDERLAND PROFILE

Formed: 1879Stadium: Stadium of Light Nickname: The Black CatsManager: Regis Le Bris Finish last season: 16th

MATCH DETAILS

When: Tuesday, December 10th (7:45pm) Where: Stadium of Light Competition: Sky Bet Championship

Referee: Dean WhitestoneAssistant referee: Mark Dwyer Assistant referee: Rob Smith Fourth Official: James Bell

ONE TO WATCH: TOM WATSON

Born in Horden, Durham, Tom Watson has spent his whole career so far at Sunderland.

Initially in the Club’s academy system before making his professional debut in April of 2023 against Huddersfield Town.

Watson signed a three-year professional deal with his boyhood club in September 2023 and has since made 12 professional appearances for the Black Cats.

The winger bagged his first two professional goals in their recent game against Stoke City. Watson scored in the seventh minute before scoring the winning goal in the 86th minute.