This Week's Opposition: Bristol City

We talk you through the key facts and figures behind Pompey's next Championship opponent, Bristol City.

A point away from home at the Swansea.com Stadium last time out was not enough to lift the Blues off the bottom of the Championship.

However with 2 games in hand this could all change at the weekend as John Mousinho’s side welcome Bristol City to PO4.

MANAGER

In the dugout for this week’s opponents is Liam Manning.

The 39-year-old, formerly of Belgian outfit Lommel and MK Dons, was recruited as Bristol City head coach last November, signing from Oxford United and on a contract until June 2027.

So far with The Robins, Manning has achieved a win percentage of 33.3 from 54 competitive games in charge.

ONE TO WATCH

Jason Knight is one to keep tabs on this time around.

After joining Bristol City on a 4-year deal last summer, the Irishman has become a key asset in the attacking front with 1 goal and 5 assists so far this campaign.

The midfielder wears the number 12 shirt.

TOP SCORER

The current top goalscorer for the Robins is attacking midfielder Anis Mehmeti.

The 23-year-old has bagged 6 league goals from 17 appearances this season, more than any of his teammates - 2 of those came against Plymouth Argyle last weekend.

Mehmeti joined the club for an undisclosed fee from Wycombe Wanderers last January and dons the number 11 shirt.

CURRENT FORM

Manning’s side are currently occupying mid-table in 11th with their last 5 games producing 6 from 2 wins and 3 defeats.

Last time out, The Robins convincingly beat Plymouth 4-0 at Ashton Gate, though that followed on from back-to-back 1-0 defeats to Burnley and Watford.

Will the Blues get back to winning ways on their return to home soil?

Catch all of the unmissable action when Pompey Live with Aqua Cars returns from 2 O'Clock on Saturday (December 7th) afternoon - Jake Smith, Joe Wood and James Wilson will be reporting live from Fratton Park.

Kick-off: 3pm!