Bristol City v Peterborough: Is it on TV? Team news, head-to-head record and more

Bristol City entertain struggling Peterborough United at Ashton Gate in another Sky Bet Championship fixture.

The Posh were in midweek action and they drew 1-1 with Luton Town ahead of this match, whilst City last played on Saturday, losing 3-2 to AFC Bournemouth, despite taking the lead.

There are five places separating the two sides, as well as 15 points, with six games remaining in the season.

Should City win then they could move up to as high as 17th, overtaking Cardiff City and Birmingham.

If Hull City secure a positive result and the Robins lose then they could drop to 20th in the league.

For Peterborough, a win coupled with results going in their favour, would see them as high as 22nd.

When does the match start?

It’s a traditional English kick-off time of 15.00 GMT at Ashton Gate Stadium.

What’s the latest team news for Bristol City?

Antoine Semenyo and Joe Williams have returned to training this week, but the latter will be carefully managed.

Callum O’Dowda and Andy King also took part in some sessions but they aren’t in contention to play. Neither is full-back George Tanner, who hasn’t been seen for the last four months for the senior team. He did however play 45 minutes in the under-23’s side’s draw with Watford.

What’s the latest team news for Peterborough United?

First-team captain and former Rovers midfielder Oliver Norburn is a long-term absentee after suffering a dreaded ACL injury whilst on international duty.

On-loan goalkeeper Steven Benda is also out with a broken figure, which has seen David Cornell deputise in his absence.

Former Gas front man Jonson Clarke-Harris is the man to watch out for after getting five goals in his last five matches. He has 10 goals in 35 appearances for the Posh this season. Assists wide, Harrison Burrows and Joe Ward both have three this season.

Form guide and head-to-head

Against Peterborough, City have a good record, having won six of their last seven matches against them, with their last being a 3-0 loss in September 2013.

Peterborough haven’t got the strongest record, having lost 13 of their last 18 games against them. They have though performed better on the road and in four of the five matches, they’ve avoided defeat when playing away.

City have struggled to keep goals out this season and have conceded in each of their last nine home matches, with 17 goals for and 17 against.

Peterborough are looking for successive wins for the first time in almost a decade after winning against Queens Park Rangers last time.

But what will go against them is that Nigel Pearson has never lost a home match against them in the Football League.

This will be the 49th meeting between the two sides with City winning 28 to Peterborough’s 14 whilst there have been six draws.

Referee

John Books has been appointed as the referee and he will be assisted by Derek Eaton and Lee Venamore with James Linington the fourth official.

Books hails from Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire and had been a Premier League assistant referee. This will be his first City game this season, but he has overseen 15 matches and brandished 53 yellow cards and no reds.

The last time he was involved in a City match was when Watford inflicted a 6-0 thrashing in February 2021.

How to watch the match

There is no live stream for this match as it is being played during the television blackout hours. You can watch the highlights on the EFL on Quest which airs on Quest TV and Discovery+ at 21.00 GMT.

Highlights will also be made available on each clubs YouTube channel as well as Robins TV.