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Skubala's Robins Host Former Club Lincoln
14 Sep
Summary
- Bristol City manager Michael Skubala returns to face his former club Lincoln City.
- The Robins suffered a significant 4-1 loss to Southampton recently.
- Lincoln City is on a 14-game unbeaten streak in midweek league games.
Bristol City manager Michael Skubala is set to welcome his former club, Lincoln City, to Ashton Gate for a Tuesday night fixture. Skubala departed the Imps in the summer after guiding them to League One promotion and their first Championship appearance since 1961. The Robins are currently regrouping after a disappointing 4-1 loss against Southampton over the weekend. Lincoln City, conversely, achieved their second victory of the season by narrowly defeating Preston North End 1-0. This match marks the first league encounter between Bristol City and Lincoln City since April 1986, with previous meetings often ending in draws.
Historically, Lincoln City has struggled during visits to Bristol City, losing 14 of their last 16 Football League away games. Their last visit to Ashton Gate was in the 1985-86 season, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Bristol City's recent home form has been inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses in their last six home league matches. Following their 2-1 win over Portsmouth, they aim to secure back-to-back home wins in the Championship for the first time in 2026. Lincoln City, however, brings a strong midweek performance record, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday league games since January 2025.
