City take on Leyton Orient at Ashton Gate tonight in what will be City’s third game at home on the bounce. Orient on the other hand are playing their third away game on the bounce.
Orient’s start to the season has seen them lose to Chesterfield at home on the opening day of the season, then they played out a 3-3 draw at Plymouth before winning the Capital One clash 6-5 on penalties.
On Saturday, the O’s were at Boundary Park, Oldham where they managed an impressive 3-1 win.
They will come to Ashton Gate on a high which should make for a good game.
Vital Quotes:
Steve Cotterill.
“We`ll go for it. What they`ll do, we don`t really know, because we`re not in charge of their tactics. But we`ll look to win the game like we do every game.
“If we can get our noses in front it`s always good because the other team has got to come out, rather than having to play against a packed defence.
“We`re okay with that but you can`t pick and choose as a manager when your team is going to score.
“The boys have trained well this morning and trained well yesterday, so we`re looking forward to the game.”
(Bristol City Player)
Bristol City Team News:
Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill has a fully-fit squad at his disposal.
Player to watch: Aaron Wilbraham
Wilbraham grabbed a brace against Colchester in the 2-1 win on Saturday, making it three for the season.
Leyton Orient Team News:
Leyton Orient forwards Shaun Batt (calf) and Chris Dagnall (ankle) are carrying injuries.
Boss Russell Slade will choose between Kevin Lisbie, Darius Henderson and David Mooney in attack, while Lloyd James (knee) should be passed fit.
Kevin Lisbie is pushing for a start after scoring with his first touch after coming on as a substitute on Saturday.
Player to watch: Darius Henderson
Getting on a bit but he has started the season showing that he has still got what it takes with a goal in each of the two league games so far.
Match Facts & Stats
Peterborough v Sheff Utd
Chesterfield v MK Dons
Coventry v Barnsley
Crawley v Bradford
Crewe v Rochdale
Doncaster v Preston
Gillingham v Swindon
Notts County v Colchester
Oldham v Port Vale
Scunthorpe v Fleetwood
Walsall v Yeovil
Ref Watch:
Simon Hooper takes charge of tonight`s match, assisted by Antony Coggins and Mark Derrien.
Marvyn Amphlett is the fourth official.
Match Prediction:
2-1 to City.
Next Fixtures:
Rochdale (A) August 23, Notts County (A) August 31, Scunthorpe (H) September 6
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