Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Bristol City 0-1 Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Tuesday, 04 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Blackburn Rovers secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate, a result that might surprise some given Bristol City’s recent form. The top result in Bristol City’s recent results is this loss, which ended their three-game winning streak. Blackburn Rovers, on the other hand, continued their impressive run, making it three wins in a row. The game was decided by a goal just before halftime, showcasing Blackburn’s ability to capitalise on crucial moments.

Despite the loss, Bristol City showed resilience, but they couldn’t find the back of the net. Blackburn Rovers, coming off wins against strong teams like Leicester City and Southampton, demonstrated their current momentum. The match was closely contested, but Blackburn’s defensive solidity and timely scoring made the difference. This result highlights Blackburn’s growing confidence and Bristol City’s need to regroup after a tough defeat.

The statistics from the match indicate a closely fought contest, with Blackburn Rovers edging out Bristol City in ball possession at 51% to 49%. Bristol City had more corners, with six compared to Blackburn’s three, suggesting they had more opportunities from set pieces. However, Blackburn Rovers were more effective in their dribbling, achieving a 46% success rate compared to Bristol City’s 27%. The game saw Blackburn receiving three yellow cards, indicating a more aggressive approach, while Bristol City managed to keep their discipline intact with no bookings.

These stats reflect a game where both teams had moments of control, but Blackburn’s efficiency in dribbling and their ability to score at a crucial time were decisive. Bristol City’s higher number of corners shows they had chances to threaten, but they couldn’t convert these into goals. Blackburn’s slightly higher possession and better dribbling success rate suggest they were more effective in maintaining and advancing the ball.

The defining moment of the match came in the 45th minute when Blackburn Rovers scored the only goal of the game. This goal, just before halftime, proved to be the turning point, as Bristol City struggled to find an equaliser in the second half. The timing of the goal was crucial, giving Blackburn a psychological edge going into the break.

This single goal was the key moment that decided the match, highlighting Blackburn’s ability to capitalise on opportunities at critical times. Bristol City, despite their efforts, couldn’t break through Blackburn’s defense in the second half, leaving them to rue the missed chances.

Bristol City lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Radek Vitek in goal and a back three of George Tanner, Rob Dickie, and Haydon Roberts. The midfield was anchored by Adam Randell and Zak Vyner, with Ross McCrorie and Neto Borges providing width. Up front, Scott Twine and Anis Mehmeti supported striker Emil Riis. Despite the solid structure, Bristol City struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, which ultimately led to their defeat.

Blackburn Rovers deployed a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Balázs Tóth in goal and a back three of Lewis Miller, Scott Wharton, and Sean McLoughlin. The midfield was controlled by Sondre Tronstad and Taylor Gardner-Hickman, with Ryan Alebiosu and Ryan Hedges on the flanks. Ryoya Morishita played just behind the strikers Yuki Ohashi and Andri Gudjohnsen. This setup allowed Blackburn to maintain a strong defensive shape while effectively countering, which was crucial in securing the win.

Ryoya Morishita of Blackburn Rovers was named Man of the Match for his pivotal role in the game. Playing just behind the strikers, Morishita was instrumental in the build-up to the winning goal, showcasing his vision and creativity. His performance was highlighted by his ability to control the midfield and create opportunities, making him a standout player in a tightly contested match.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Stoke City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Norwich City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Leicester City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Coventry City (A)

Currently in 7th place with 22 points, Bristol City will face Watford, who are in 12th place with 19 points, on November 07, 2025 at 20:00.

Sitting in 18th place with 16 points, Blackburn Rovers will take on Derby County, who are in 11th place with 20 points, on November 08, 2025 at 12:30.

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