Statistical Preview: Sunderland vs. Bristol City

Sunderland’s 2-1 victory over Stoke City on Saturday concluded a six-match winless streak in the Championship, bringing them within two points of the automatic promotion positions. The Black Cats are among only four Championship teams that have not yet suffered a home defeat. Bristol City has achieved three away victories in the Championship this season, a figure surpassed by only six other clubs, positioning them ninth in the league standings. However, the Robins have lost their last two away fixtures, against Watford and Portsmouth respectively, without managing to score a goal. Sunderland has secured only three wins in their last 17 league games against Bristol City (with eight draws and six losses), failing to score on nine separate occasions during this period, including in both of their matches last season. Bristol City has incurred just one loss in their last nine away league games against Sunderland (three wins, five draws), which was a 2-0 defeat recorded in December 1994. Sunderland remains unbeaten in five midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games (two wins, three draws), having conceded only one goal throughout this run. Conversely, Bristol City has won only three of their past 18 midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) away league games (four draws, eleven losses). Liam Manning, Bristol City’s manager, has lost only one of his four managerial league games against Sunderland (two wins, one draw). This single defeat was a 2-1 result while he was managing MK Dons in League One in August 2021. Sandi Toksvig will be joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Audiences can participate by singing along to tracks from artists such as Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, and Katy Perry, among others. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning for the festivities at Longleat Safari Park. Topics range from microplastics in our air, soil, and waterways, to the extent of food waste observed during this time of year. © 2024 BBC. The BBC disclaims responsibility for the content of external sites. Information regarding our approach to external linking is available.