Bristol City edges Portsmouth for first win under Michael Skubala
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:28 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Bristol City secured their first competitive victory of the season with a 2-1 win against Portsmouth at Ashton Gate on August 29, 2026. Lorent Tolaj opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a right-footed finish, followed by Jason Knight doubling the lead with a header in the 56th minute. Portsmouth's Marezi converted a penalty in stoppage time, but it proved to be too late for a comeback. City manager Michael Skubala expressed relief after the match, having previously faced two losses this season.
- •Bristol City hosts Portsmouth at Ashton Gate.
- •Tolaj scores his first competitive goal for Bristol City.
- •Knight adds a second goal with a header from a corner.
- •Portsmouth scores a late penalty through Marezi.
- •City's first win comes after previous defeats this season.
"Lorent Tolaj netted a spectacular first goal for Bristol City to set them on course for a 2-1 Championship win over Portsmouth at Ashton Gate.
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