Bristol City secures first win under new boss Michael Skubala
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Bristol City achieved its first victory of the season against Portsmouth on August 29, 2026, with Lorent Tolaj scoring the opening goal. The match marked the debut of several summer signings as the team looks to solidify its plan for promotion to the Premier League. Among the ten new arrivals, former League One top scorers Tolaj and Dom Ballard have already found the net, showcasing the potential of the club's new era under Skubala.
- •Bristol City defeated Portsmouth on August 29, 2026.
- •Lorent Tolaj scored the first goal for Bristol City.
- •The team featured ten new signings for the season.
- •Tolaj and Dom Ballard both scored in their Championship debut.
- •Bristol City's plan aims for Premier League promotion.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Time will tell if signings are genius or risky
"BBC Final Score reporter Sam Fletcher is impressed by the early signs being shown by Bristol City's new signings.
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