Match Preview: Alfie Mawson could return as Bristol City take on Portsmouth, with Dean Holden branding the FA Cup “a magical trophy”

Overview Bristol City manager Dean Holden reminds fans that the FA cup is “a competition we’re taking seriously,” ahead of their fixture against Kenny Jackett’s Portsmouth. The Robin’s face Pompey on Sunday, January 10 in the third round of England’s oldest competition as the two sides face off at Ashton Gate for the first time

The EFL allow five substitutes in the Championship and the effect on Bristol City as Dean Holden’s squad is stretched

The EFL have changed the substitution rule allowing Championship sides to name nine players on their bench and they are now permitted to make five substitutions. From Friday, November 20 this rule will be permitted but will it be a good thing for Bristol City, or will it cause as many problems as it solves.

Match Preview: Dean Holden’s Bristol City take on enterprising Swansea City as Korey Smith returns to Ashton Gate

Overview  Bristol City welcome Swansea City to Ashton Gate on Saturday, October 24 as the two sides face off for the first time in this Championship season. Dean Holden’s side enter the game second in the Championship having only lost one game this season but are yet to win since the resumption after the international

Arsenal dump Liverpool out of the EFL Cup after Bernd Leno’s defiant keeping display sets up quarter-final vs Manchester City

Arsenal progressed into the quarter finals of the EFL Cup beating Liverpool at Anfield thanks to the penalty heroics of Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno. Leno produced two saves in the penalty shootout getting the better of Divock Origi and Harry Wilson to ensure Arsenal’s quarter final at home against holders Manchester City. Joe Willock scored