Bristol City faces Millwall in EFL Championship opener at Ashton Gate

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Bristol City faces Millwall in EFL Championship opener at Ashton Gate
Summary

Bristol City will meet Millwall at Ashton Gate on Saturday as the EFL Championship season commences. Bristol City had a tough start, losing their opening cup match to Walsall, while Millwall advanced in the EFL Cup after defeating QPR on penalties. Historically, Bristol City has struggled against Millwall at home, having lost five of their last seven encounters. Last season, Millwall achieved their first league double over Bristol City, and they were the highest-scoring team from set pieces in the league. The match kicks off at 15:00 BST.

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  • Match is set for Saturday at Ashton Gate, 15:00 BST.
  • Bristol City lost to Walsall in their opening cup match.
  • Millwall advanced after a penalty shootout win over QPR.
  • Bristol City has lost five of their last seven home games against Millwall.
  • Millwall secured the highest away points total in last season's Championship.
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