Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Bristol City 17th with 55 points, Peterborough United 22nd with 37, 18 apart. Bristol City's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 17th in the table. Against a league average of 1.25 goals per team per game, Bristol City ran at 1.35 scored and 1.67 conceded, Peterborough United at 0.93 and 1.89.
The head-to-head ledger counts 11 games: 7 Bristol City wins, 3 for Peterborough United, 1 draw, at 3.09 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 27% of the wins in this matchup. 73% of the meetings finished with three goals or more, and both sides scored in 55%.
Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol staged the fixture, a ground that holds 1,500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Bristol City led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-1.