Preston North End vs Bristol City Highlights - September 01, 2026

Bristol City beat Preston North End 3-1 in Championship on September 01, 2026. The match was played at Deepdale.

Caleb Wiley (51') scored for Preston North End. Scott Twine (4'), Lisav Eissat (79'), Dominic Ballard (86') scored for Bristol City.

At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 23 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

Bristol City went into the game in position 12, on 4 points. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Lorent Tolaj shot wide for Bristol City on 4 minutes.

Soon after, Scott Twine scored for Bristol City on 4 minutes after a pass from Lorent Tolaj.

Jusef Erabi could not find the target for Preston North End (8'). Shortly afterwards, Leo Leroy sent an effort off target for Preston North End (8').

The referee cautioned Jordan Thompson of Preston North End on 9 minutes. Jordan Thompson forced a save for Preston North End on 21 minutes.

Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Sam Greenwood’s effort (25'). Sam Greenwood tested the goalkeeper for Bristol City (39').

Soon after, Jusef Erabi forced a save for Preston North End on 39 minutes.

After the break, Harrison Clarke shot wide for Preston North End on 50 minutes. Caleb Wiley found the net for Preston North End (51').

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jusef Erabi’s effort (53').

A block denied Jason Knight on 54 minutes. Moments later, Leo Leroy could not find the target for Preston North End (54').

Lorent Tolaj tested the goalkeeper for Bristol City (64'). Lorent Tolaj forced a save for Bristol City on 70 minutes.

Rio Cardines picked out Lisav Eissat, who scored for Bristol City (79'). Soon after, Liam Lindsay was booked for Preston North End (83').

Dominic Ballard put one away for Bristol City (86'). Substitutions: Preston North End 4, Bristol City 5.

Preston North End controlled 51.9% of possession. Preston North End had 18 shots with 4 on target, while Bristol City had 12 and 7.

Goalkeeper saves: Preston North End 4, Bristol City 3. Corners: Preston North End 5, Bristol City 3.

Preston North End completed the most passes, 404 in total at 77.7% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.