Follow live coverage as Bristol City face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

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Bristol City FC 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers FC

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:53

Match ends, Bristol City 2, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:52

Second Half ends, Bristol City 2, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:52

Scott Twine (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:52

Max O'Leary (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:49

Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:48

Attempt saved. Harry Leonard (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:47

Substitution, Bristol City. Ross McCrorie replaces Haydon Roberts.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:45

Jason Knight (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:45

Foul by Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt saved. Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Amario Cozier-Duberry with a cross.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Harry Leonard replaces John Buckley.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Amario Cozier-Duberry replaces Tyrhys Dolan.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Lewis Travis replaces Adam Forshaw.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Joe Rankin-Costello replaces Danny Batth.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Joe Williams (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt saved. Scott Twine (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by George Earthy.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt blocked. Scott Twine (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Sykes with a cross.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt blocked. Luke McNally (Bristol City) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Twine with a cross.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:37

Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Callum Brittain.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:44

Attempt blocked. Nahki Wells (Bristol City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luke McNally.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:39

Attempt missed. Luke McNally (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Scott Twine with a cross following a set piece situation.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:37

Jason Knight (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:34

Goal! Bristol City 2, Blackburn Rovers 1. Nahki Wells (Bristol City) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:34

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Danny Batth is caught offside.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:34

Foul by Zak Vyner (Bristol City).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Bristol City. Joe Williams replaces Max Bird.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Owen Beck replaces Andreas Weimann.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:33

Substitution, Bristol City. George Earthy replaces Anis Mehmeti.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:32

Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:30

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Mark Sykes.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:29

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Luke McNally.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:25

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Rob Dickie.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:21

Foul by Max Bird (Bristol City).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:21

Attempt blocked. Nahki Wells (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:21

Scott Twine (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:20

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:20

Haydon Roberts (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:20

Substitution, Bristol City. Mark Sykes replaces George Tanner.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:18

Substitution, Bristol City. Nahki Wells replaces Sinclair Armstrong.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:17

Foul by Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:13

Foul by Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:12

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Tyrhys Dolan is caught offside.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:13

Attempt blocked. Dominic Hyam (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Brittain.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:12

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by George Tanner.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:11

Foul by George Tanner (Bristol City).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:09

Attempt blocked. Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Twine.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:08

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann is caught offside.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:05

Attempt missed. Scott Twine (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Jason Knight.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:06

Attempt blocked. Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:07

Attempt blocked. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

16:02

Second Half begins Bristol City 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:47

First Half ends, Bristol City 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:47

Attempt missed. Luke McNally (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Scott Twine following a set piece situation.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:47

Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:47

Foul by Dion Sanderson (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:46

Attempt saved. Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:42

Dangerous play by Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:40

Goal! Bristol City 1, Blackburn Rovers 1. Andreas Weimann (Blackburn Rovers) header from very close range.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:40

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Tyrhys Dolan with a cross.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:40

Attempt blocked. Max Bird (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:38

Foul by Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:37

Foul by Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:36

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Rob Dickie.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:34

Offside, Blackburn Rovers. Andreas Weimann is caught offside.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:33

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by George Tanner.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:33

Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by George Tanner.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:33

John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:30

Ryan Hedges (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:28

Attempt missed. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Ryan Hedges.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:26

Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:26

Foul by Makhtar Gueye (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Attempt blocked. Adam Forshaw (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Foul by Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Attempt missed. Scott Twine (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Max Bird following a set piece situation.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Attempt blocked. Scott Twine (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:23

Foul by John Buckley (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:20

Callum Brittain (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:18

Dion Sanderson (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:18

Foul by Dion Sanderson (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:12

Goal! Bristol City 1, Blackburn Rovers 0. Scott Twine (Bristol City) from a free kick with a right footed shot.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:12

Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:11

Foul by Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers).

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:09

Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:07

Attempt missed. Tyrhys Dolan (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:06

Sinclair Armstrong (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:03

Attempt blocked. Sinclair Armstrong (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Twine.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

15:01

First Half begins.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

14:30

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Bristol City vs Blackburn Rovers

13:01

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