Bristol City and Northampton Town are preparing for the South round two game as the 2020/21 Carabao Cup continues. There should be a decent incentive to reach the next stage, where the winner of this tie could face Premier League side Aston Villa, who have lifted the trophy on five occasions in the past.
Bristol City were formed in 1894 and managed by Dean Holden, last season they finished 12th in the Sky Bet Championship. So fair this season they have had a mixed form with two wins and two draws and 1 draw.
Today’s game makes it our 70th competitive match together. Bristol City have taken 3 points/ the win in most of them.
Bristol City 1-0 Northampton Town
Ashton Gate Stadium
Saturday, March 3rd 2007
League One
Kevin Betsy was the scorer the last time these two teams met, all of 13 years ago.
it was the midfielder’s first and only goal for the club but one which helped City march in the season they won promotion from League One.
The goal came via his head, after Saddlers’ keeper Mark Bunn had parried a previous effort.
Jamie McCombe, top scorer Phil Jevons and a free kick from Bradley Johnson put City close to extending their lead but the 19th-minute goal from Betsy was enough on the day in front of 11,965 supporters.
Bristol C have won 50% of their last 20 home cup games and Northampton have lost 60% of their last 20 away cup games.
The last time Northampton won away in the cup was 2 games ago against Burton. The last time Bristol C lost a home cup game was 3 matches ago against Wolves.
Bristol C last kept a clean sheet at home in their last game, and have kept 8 clean sheets in their last 20 home games. Northampton last failed to score away in the cup 7 games ago and have missed the net in 6 of their last 20 away $leagueOrCup games.
Of the 10 cup games Bristol C has won at home, they scored first 7 times. Of the 12 away games Northampton has lost, they conceded first 10 times.
Former trainee at Bristol City who went on to make over 150 First Team appearances for the Ashton Gate club. Was actually offered a new deal at City at the end of the 2003/4 season but after having limited First Team opportunities decided on the move to Wycombe. He told the Bucks Free Press at the time of signing for Wycombe “Tony (Adams) said he was rebuilding and it would be good to get promoted and go straight back up.” Burnell also wants to regain First Team status, adding “I wasn’t happy sitting on the bench and I wanted first team football. The manager Danny Wilson left as well, which didn’t help, though I still probably would have gone.” Being under 24 at the time of the transfer meant that Wycombe had to negotiate a compensation fee for the player. However, this was waived by Bristol City who preferred to see their former player gain regular football. City will instead receive a percentage of any transfer fee should he leave Wycombe.
Tom Nield last Cobblers Match was a 1-0 win against last season league two Champions Swindon Town.
During the Lockdown Tom Nield was an emergence nurse for the NHS helping them battle the Coronavirus.
