Match Thread Bristol City FC - Coventry City Match Thread - Saturday 7th Mar (6 Viewers)

Para1140 · Mar 2, 2026

personally I would prefer it this Saturday.
brazil arnt in a great run of form, have several injuries still and have nothing to play for now.
we are on a good run with our tails up and would go into the game full of confidence instead of having a forced break where we could start slow again and Bristl have their tails up because of a cup win and playing a prem team the next round Whilst getting some of their injured players back

Gint11 · Mar 2, 2026

Yeah, this Saturday

Pezza · Mar 2, 2026

Vale have shown a bit more fight in recent weeks, but are still going to go down. I can see them going for it tomorrow.

clint van damme · Mar 2, 2026

For me Saturday, because I'll be going.
But for the title race, I think 17th would be better.

CovRes · Mar 2, 2026

This Saturday, please. We don't need fixture congestion.

Para1140 · Mar 2, 2026

Ive booked a premier inn for both dates but the Tuesday night is a pain in the arse. From both a team and personal view Id prefer a Saturday and a far better away day

Wyken Sky Blue · Mar 2, 2026

Para1140 said:
brazil arnt in a great run of form, have several injuries still and have nothing to play for now.

Let's hope that remains the case in the World Cup!

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HJones23 · Mar 2, 2026

Hopefully Vale kick lumps out of them and take through to penalties but ultimately loose so we play Bristol on Saturday. Their pitch looks like something from the 70's so there will certainly be some tired legs at the weekend

Nick · Mar 2, 2026

Discuss the Bristol City FC - Coventry City match, tactics and predictions

Sky Blue Harry H · Mar 2, 2026

I've bought a ticket, but can't go Saturday, so I'm relying on it being moved to the Tuesday (when I can go) Personally. I think it will be to our advantage if the game is moved.

alexccfc99 · Mar 2, 2026

There is a solid argument for the positives and negatives of both

If the game is moved I shan't whinge at the lads having an 11 day rest before successive home matches

What does annoy me is I think it is a bit of a piss take our fans are going to have to sort travel arrangements out and our players and staff do not know whether they are prepping for a game or not until late Tuesday night, they wouldn't keep Man City or Liverpool on tenterhooks like that

SonofErnie · Mar 2, 2026

Does the club have free cancellation on it's Friday night hotel booking

Lamps · Mar 2, 2026

I predict Bristol City will beat Port Vale. If they don't I will have a little laugh and look forward to our game on Saturday.

But presently, barring an upset, my tactics will be watching the Hull v Millwall game in the early kickoff. Only a win could keep either side as a slight contender against us.

Then I will watch Ipswich against our 6 fingered foes in the 3pm kickoff. It would be good to see Ipswich fail to win for obvious reasons, but I would allow myself another little laugh at the expense of the demise of Leicester

Gynnsthetonic · Mar 2, 2026

Wouldn't be surprised if Vale win, Bristol City won't want to risk injuries as they have still have a chance of finishing in the play offs, Port Vale look like they're already relegated

SkyblueTexan · Mar 2, 2026

I believe there’s another international break towards the end of March. So having this game postponed may work against us in terms of fixture congestion as well as picking u 3 points against a tired opponent showing indifferent form.

shmmeee · Mar 2, 2026

Rather play it now while we’ve got momentum than give us a ten day break tbh

skybluelee · Mar 2, 2026

Tuesday for two reasons.

1) I can't make Saturday
2) worried about Onyeka, a longer recovery time can only be good for him and he is vital to us.

Ccfcisparks · Mar 2, 2026

skybluelee said:
Tuesday for two reasons.

1) I can't make Saturday
2) worried about Onyeka, a longer recovery time can only be good for him and he is vital to us.

Yes this for me.

If Onyeka isnt fit for Saturday, I'd rather have the extended break.

alexccfc99 · Mar 2, 2026

Is Onyeka injured?

Macca1987 · Mar 2, 2026

Saturday for me for 2 reasons
1. Good chance of 3 points, Bristol not performing well at the moment, and keeps us ahead of the pack
2. It's my lads 26th birthday on the 6th so Saturday game becomes bigger than usual away piss up

Para1140 · Mar 2, 2026

alexccfc99 said:
Is Onyeka injured?

Rudi spoke to him after Saturday and he said hes fine

Offhegoes · Mar 2, 2026

I don't remember many happy times at Ashton Gate down the years. + Bristol City are a strange old team, and wildy inconsistent, a bit like Watford. If they lose to Vale tomorrow night, there will be a reaction, and with the League Leaders visiting they'll be fired up.
If they win at Vale, their intensisty will be less. I presume being the 4th round they will play a strong team at Vale
I think a rearranged game may be better for us + always had a soft spot for The Vale

Jay88 · Mar 2, 2026

Hopefully it's Saturday. They've got quite a few injuries at the moment and will play Port Vale on an absolutely awful pitch which will take a lot out of them.

alexccfc99 · Mar 2, 2026

Offhegoes said:
I don't remember many happy times at Ashton Gate down the years. + Bristol City are a strange old team, and wildy inconsistent, a bit like Watford. If they lose to Vale tomorrow night, there will be a reaction, and with the League Leaders visiting they'll be fired up.
If they win at Vale, their intensisty will be less. I presume being the 4th round they will play a strong team at Vale
I think a rearranged game may be better for us + always had a soft spot for The Vale

Remember when we were basically relegated there over Easter in 2012, the true definition of a 6 pointer as Bristol were the side we were in direct competition with - Pissed it down all day, surrendered a 1 goal lead lost 3-1 and relegation was all but confirmed

Gyokeres last minute winner a few seasons ago was a good night though

clint van damme · Mar 2, 2026

alexccfc99 said:
Is Onyeka injured?

Not according to Grimes and Rudi

Paxman II · Mar 2, 2026

I think the extended break due to Port Vale where our old mate Jordon Shipley plays would be a good thing. I also believe we have too much for Bristol. Every win now is a step closer to that finish line, and makes the tougher fixtures to come in the run in less important.

SleepyGinger · Mar 2, 2026

Would prefer this game to be played Saturday and keep it at 1 game a week but if the game is delayed they could be well and truly on the beach before the rearranged fixture.

wantageskyblue · Mar 2, 2026

alexccfc99 said:
Remember when we were basically relegated there over Easter in 2012, the true definition of a 6 pointer as Bristol were the side we were in direct competition with - Pissed it down all day, surrendered a 1 goal lead lost 3-1 and relegation was all but confirmed

Gyokeres last minute winner a few seasons ago was a good night though

Hard to believe that was 14 years ago. Remember it like yesterday unfortunately.

Sky Blue Pete · Mar 2, 2026

Initially thought not Saturday to reset and go again after 4 wins on the spin

However if onyeka is ok and they lose after extra time and penalties then Saturday may well be perfect

Warwickhunt · Mar 2, 2026

Para1140 said:
personally I would prefer it this Saturday.
brazil arnt in a great run of form, have several injuries still and have nothing to play for now.
we are on a good run with our tails up and would go into the game full of confidence instead of having a forced break where we could start slow again and Bristl have their tails up because of a cup win and playing a prem team the next round Whilst getting some of their injured players back

If they lose to port Vale I think there confidence would be rock bottom

alexccfc99 · Mar 2, 2026

Vale haven't actually been that bad since they got their new manager in, too little too late to keep them up probs but on a rubbish pitch if Bristol City put half a side out you never know

SomersetSB · Mar 2, 2026

Saturday for me as I’m only a few stops away on the train and there’s some good boozers in north street. And a day off on Sunday!!

Skyblueabo1111 · Mar 2, 2026

Found this article re 1977 game.

Sunderland, Coventry, Bristol City: Half a century on a peculiar grudge lingers

Three of the Championship play-off teams have a history, which explains why Jimmy Hill's name may echo around Coventry's away end tonight

www.nytimes.com

alexccfc99 · Mar 2, 2026

Skyblueabo1111 said:
Found this article re 1977 game.

Sunderland, Coventry, Bristol City: Half a century on a peculiar grudge lingers

Three of the Championship play-off teams have a history, which explains why Jimmy Hill's name may echo around Coventry's away end tonight

www.nytimes.com

It is genuinely pathetic from them lot and for a so called big club unbelievably small time

Would be like us refusing to accept a German player cause of The Blitz

Skyblueabo1111 · Mar 2, 2026

alexccfc99 said:
It is genuinely pathetic from them lot and for a so called big club unbelievably small time

Would be like us refusing to accept a German player cause of The Blitz

I was there. I would have been mad, as well, if a Sunderland fan

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