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Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn
Ryoya Morishita's agility and chance creation were crucial, slipping past Haydon Roberts to deliver a perfect ball to Yuki Ohashi.
It was a well-executed move, and Ohashi's composed side-foot finish past Radek Vítek punctuated Blackburn Rovers' careful build-up play. Bristol City will need to considerably uplift their performance to get back into the game.
Yuki Ohashi
Yuki Ohashi gives Blackburn Rovers the lead with a right-footed finish from the right side of the six-yard box, following a precise cross by Ryoya Morishita.
The Japanese duo combined effectively to break the deadlock.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
It's been a goalless first half at Ashton Gate, with limited opportunities for either side. Blackburn Rovers show better cohesion, consistently trying to advance.
Bristol City struggle to connect with wing backs, which limits their attacking width and leaves their forwards isolated. Eight minutes of injury time signal a half laden with delays, but a determination remains from both teams to seek victory.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
A significant amount of stoppage time has been added, with eight minutes announced. Injuries to Yuki Ohashi and Radek Vítek contributed to the extended time.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Ryoya Morishita had a clear opportunity with a header from a Ryan Hedges cross but couldn't keep it down, sending it over the top of the goal.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Andri Gudjohnsen receives a yellow card for a collision with Bristol City goalkeeper Radek Vítek. The incident followed an impressive ball from Ryoya Morishita, which nearly found Gudjohnsen inside the penalty area.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Yuki Ohashi is back on his feet but continues to receive treatment. He is determined to return to play and contribute up front alongside Andri Gudjohnsen, showing tremendous bravery despite his previous head injury.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers are maintaining control in the match, with their midfielders finding more rhythm and maintaining possession in Bristol City's half. City are yet to disrupt Blackburn's current dominance.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
The match is delayed as Yuki Ohashi of Blackburn Rovers requires treatment following a diving header attempt. His bravery in making the play nearly led to a goal, but Bristol City defended stoutly.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Yuki Ohashi for Blackburn Rovers nearly connects with a diving header after a clever move involving Ryan Alebiosu and Ryoya Morishita. Bristol City managed to clear the danger just in time.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Mark Sykes finds space and attempts a left-footed shot from outside the box, but the effort sails high and wide. Bristol City showed good defensive and attacking interplay in the build-up, but could not capitalise on the opportunity.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Bristol City make their first substitution as Neto Borges is replaced by Mark Sykes due to injury. This change might impact their wing-back positions, with Ross McCrorie expected to switch to left wing-back despite being right-footed, while Sykes might take up the right wing-back spot.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Bristol City appear to be preparing for a substitution after Neto Borges picks up a knock, with physios attending to him on the pitch.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Ryoya Morishita makes a promising run down the flank, playing to Ryan Hedges who crosses to Yuki Ohashi in the box. Ohashi's shot is on target but Radek Vítek makes a crucial save for Bristol City.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers had a promising chance as Ryan Alebiosu broke into the penalty area and sent a teasing ball across the six-yard box. Unfortunately, no Rovers player was there to convert the chance.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Ryan Hedges sees his header go well over the bar from the centre of the box. Blackburn Rovers continue to threaten Bristol City's defence.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Taylor Gardner-Hickman sees his long-range shot bounce past the goal as Blackburn continue their early pressure. Bristol City's defence holds firm in the face of their attacking efforts.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Anis Mehmeti dances his way into the penalty area and unleashes a shot with his right foot, which deflects and is sent behind for a corner. Mehmeti seems to be finding his form as he approaches the end of his contract.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
The drizzle returns as Bristol City kick-off, attacking the South Stand in the first half. There's a slight wind behind them as they aim to take advantage early on.
Bristol City 0-0 Blackburn
Dean Whitestone calls the captains to the centre circle for the pre-match formalities. Bristol City are eager to bounce back after recent frustrations and aim for an improved performance tonight.
Blackburn's Yuki Ohashi celebrates after scoring in first half added time at Ashton Gate
Yuki Ohashi's winner made it three successive wins for Blackburn Rovers as they saw off a disappointing Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
The Japanese striker struck five minutes into first-half added time to continue Valerien Ismael's side's climb up the Championship table.
The home defeat was another setback for the toothless Robins following a 5-1 reverse at Stoke at the weekend as they fell out of the top six.
And there was more bad news with Brazilian defender Neto Borges joining the club's lengthy injury list after limping off midway through the first half and his replacement Mark Sykes unable to finish the match because of a badly-cut shin.
An organised Rovers were good value for their win, taking advantage of a passive first-half performance from the home side to secure a lead and then holding them at arm's length after the break.
Blackburn's goal came from their most productive area, down the right flank where Ryan Alebiosu and Ryoya Morishita caused Bristol City no end of problems.
Morishita had wasted a great chance in the 41st minute when he put a free header over the bar from Ryan Hedges's cross but he was pivotal in the goal.
Freed by Lewis Miller, he got to the byline and squared from Ohashi - with his head bandaged from an earlier cut - to score his third goal of the season from close range.
Although the Robins were sharper in the second period, threatening briefly through headers from Rob Dickie and Ross McCrorie, they were unable to fashion a single shot on target in the match.
Even though Blackburn lost their captain Scott Wharton and had to switch goalkeepers for the last 10 minutes when Balasz Toth limped off, they closed the game out with no alarms.
They will be at home to Derby County in a lunchtime kick-off on Saturday, with Bristol City travelling to Watford on Friday evening.
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber told BBC Radio Bristol
"We are frustrated about the result - we expected a game with many interruptions and this crashed our flow in the game.
"It was difficult to deal with Blackburn, their energy, and you can see at the moment they have momentum with this style of play.
"They had two moments in the first half and score, we have two in the second half and don't score. In the end I would say it's a defeat which feels painful.
"We would wish a different situation where we can bring fresh legs on but that's not possible at the moment with the injuries. I am not going to moan but it's a big challenge at the moment.
"He (Neto Borges) felt something could come and made the very good decision to come out. Mark Sykes has a big, deep cut on the shin bone. He's on the way to the hospital right now. It's not so good for the Friday game."
Struber: "We are frustrated with the result"
Blackburn Rovers head coach Valerien Ismael told BBC Radio Lancashire
"We showed two faces today. The first half was very solid, under control, played well, scored a goal brilliantly.
"In the second half it was just the fight. We lost too many balls, put them back in the game but they didn't have a big chance to score which is good, we were solid.
"With better quality in transition maybe we could have finished it earlier. Another forceful performance away and another clean sheet which is good for the confidence after Leicester.
"We knew the performances were right from the beginning of the season without getting the reward, now we are picking up points so the picture is right."
Valerien Ismael: 'We paid a big price for the win'
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 26 | 31 |
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| 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 27 |
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| 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 26 |
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| 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 24 |
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| 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 23 |
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| 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 22 |
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| 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 17 | 4 | 22 |
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| 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 22 |
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| 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 21 |
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| 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 20 |
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| 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 20 |
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| 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 19 |
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| 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 18 |
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| 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 18 |
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| 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 | -5 | 18 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 17 |
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| 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 17 |
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| 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 16 |
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| 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 20 | -5 | 13 |
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| 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 13 |
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| 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 12 |
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| 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 26 | -15 | 9 |
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| 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 20 | -8 | 8 |
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| 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 25 | -15 | -5 |
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Manager: Gerhard Struber
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Valérien Ismaël
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Manager: Gerhard Struber
Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Manager: Valérien Ismaël
Formation: 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
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The home side has won all four of the league meetings between Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers across the last two seasons, while the Robins are unbeaten at home against the Rovers in their last five (W3 D2).
Blackburn Rovers did the league double over Bristol City in the 2019-20 campaign, but have won just two of 10 league meetings with the Robins since then (D3 L5).
Since the start of last season, Coventry City (59) are the only ever-present side to win more home points in the Championship than Bristol City (57), who have lost just five of 30 matches at Ashton Gate (W16 D9).
Blackburn Rovers won three of their seven midweek (Tue/Wed/Thu) Championship away games last season (D1 L3), their most midweek away wins in a league campaign since 2017-18 in League One (6).
Bristol City manager Gerhard Struber’s first game in the EFL came against Blackburn Rovers with Barnsley in November 2019, a 3-2 defeat. His only other meeting with the Rovers ended in a 2-0 home win in June 2020 however.
