Bristol City and Portsmouth square off at Ashton Gate at 4:00 PM Jan 1, 2026, with momentum, pride, and points at stake in the Championship.

Bristol City have shown glimpses of consistency, picking up 2 wins recently. Portsmouth will be hoping to turn things around after a tough stretch.

Historically, Bristol City hold the edge with 4 wins to Portsmouth's 1 in 10 meetings. 5 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Bristol City edged it 3-0.

With so much at stake in the Championship, both teams will be eager to leave their mark. Fine margins could decide this contest.