Irish contingent to the fore as Preston extend Bristol City’s losing run
Daniel Johnson’s first-half penalty inflicted a third straight loss on the Robins, with Sean Maguire and Alan Browne impressing.
Daniel Johnson’s first-half penalty inflicted a third straight loss on the Robins, with Sean Maguire and Alan Browne impressing.
The ex-Norwich and Newcastle boss has been out of work since his dismissal by Brighton last year.
Meanwhile, Bristol City’s 2-0 win at Fulham put the Robins right in the promotion picture.
Leeds United beat Bristol City 3-1 at Ashton Gate to kick-off their Championship campaign in style.
The club deny the attacker has been ‘frozen out’ amid transfer interest from the Premier League.
Frank Lampard’s team can still be caught on the final weekend of Championship action.
Adam Webster’s first-half header proved the difference in the end.
Katie McCabe got on the end of a perfect pass into the penalty area before finishing from close range.
The Ireland international scored Bristol’s equaliser on Friday as they booked their place in the fifth round.
Here are all the results from Saturday’s late kick-offs in the third round of the FA Cup.
Both Williams and Aiden O’Brien limped off injured during their side’s 1-1 draw with Bristol City.
Fulham and Cardiff City remain in contention for second place in the Championship after the penultimate round of matches.
Sunderland’s second successive relegation was confirmed on Saturday, while Wolves capped off a fine campaign by clinching the title.
Anthony Pilkington scored in injury-time as the Bluebirds snatched a draw, while Sunderland look doomed after another loss.
Bobby Reid scored on the stroke of half-time to put Bristol City ahead at the Etihad Stadium.
Lee Johnson could not hide his delight after Bristol City claimed a last-gasp 2-1 quarter-final win over holders Manchester United.
Jose Mourinho congratulated Bristol City for beating Manchester United, but not without a sly dig about them being “lucky” to win.
Bristol City have been rewarded with an EFL Cup semi-final against Manchester City after knocking out United, while Chelsea face Arsenal.
The 20-year-old midfielder has signed on a two-year deal.
The Corkonian came off the bench in a 2-0 victory against Bristol City.
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is slowly making a name for himself.
The 21-year-Ireland defender has joined Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.
Saint seal their second promotion in as many seasons as Nigel Adkins masterminds their return to the top flight.
Brian McDermott, Ian Harte and Noel Hunt are tonight celebrating promotion to the Premier League.
An Adam Lallana brace fired leaders Southampton to a 2-0 win over Barnsley as both they and Reading, who defeated Leicester 3-1 at home, took advantage of second-placed West Ham’s slip up at home to Doncaster.