2024–25 Bristol City F.C. season explained

Club:Bristol City
Season:2024–25
Owner:Steve Lansdown
Chairman:Jon Lansdown
Manager:Liam Manning
Mgrtitle:Head Coach
Stadium:Ashton Gate
League:Championship
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup2:EFL Cup
Prevseason:2023–24
Nextseason:2025–26

The 2024–25 season is the 127th season in the history of Bristol City Football Club and their tenth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.

Transfers

In

DatePosPlayerTransferred fromFeeRef.
1 July 2024 Undisclosed [1] [2]
19 July 2024 Undisclosed [3] [4]
16 August 2024 Undisclosed [5] [6]

Out

DatePosPlayerTransferred toFeeRef
30 June 2024 Ben Acey Released
30 June 2024 Zac Bell [7]
30 June 2024 Mac Boyd Released
30 June 2024 Released
30 June 2024 Callum Hutton [8]
30 June 2024 Released
30 June 2024 Released [9]
30 June 2024 [10]
30 June 2024 Retired [11] [12]
30 June 2024 Harry Leeson [13]
30 June 2024 [14]
30 June 2024 Harvey Wiles-Richards [15]
16 August 2024 £5,000,000 [16] [17]

Loaned in

DatePosPlayerLoaned fromUntilRef
9 July 2024End of season [18]
14 August 2024End of season [19]

Loaned out

DatePos.PlayerLoaned toUntilRef.
1 July 2024 End of season [20]
1 July 2024 End of season [21]
1 July 2024 End of season [22]
5 August 2024 Raphael Araoye 1 January 2025 [23]
21 August 2024 End of season [24]

New Contracts

Pre-season and friendlies

On 9 May, Bristol City announced they would host Willem II in what would be the final pre-season friendly.[25] A second friendly was later confirmed against Aldershot Town.[26] A further two more were added on June 4, versus Newport County and Exeter City, both behind closed doors.[27] On 10 June, City announced a friendly against Cheltenham Town.[28]

Competitions

Championship

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Championship.

Matches

On 26 June, the Championship fixtures were announced.[29]

FA Cup

See main article: 2024–25 FA Cup.

EFL Cup

See main article: 2024–25 EFL Cup.

On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Bristol City being drawn at home against Coventry City.[30]

Statistics

Appearances and goals


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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morgan. Ryan. City sign Mayulu. 1 July 2024. Bristol City FC. 1 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240701104308/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/home-top-featured/city-sign-mayulu/. 1 July 2024. live.
  2. Web site: Piercy. James. Fally Mayulu makes Bristol City promise as he becomes Robins' first summer addition. 1 July 2024. BristolLive. 1 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240701115356/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/fally-mayulu-bristol-city-summer-9380368. 1 July 2024. live.
  3. Web site: Morgan. Ryan. Armstrong is a Robin. 19 July 2024. Bristol City FC. 19 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719212751/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/city-sign-sinclair-armstrong/ . 19 July 2024. live.
  4. News: BBC Sport. Bristol City sign 'outstanding' forward Armstrong. 8 June 2024 . BBC Sport. 19 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240722155057/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cd19e24geexo. 22 July 2024. live.
  5. Web site: Morgan. Ryan. Twine returns to the Robins. 16 August 2024. Bristol City FC. 16 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816160328/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/twine-returns-to-the-robins/. 16 August 2024. live.
  6. News: BBC Sport. Bristol City sign Twine permanently from Burnley. 16 August 2024 . BBC Sport. 16 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816160659/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cl4ykp358lvo.amp. 16 August 2024. live.
  7. News: Maidenhead United FC. Zac Bell is a Magpie!. 7 July 2024 . Maidenhead United FC. 1 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704083820/https://www.maidenheadunitedfc.org/news/zac-bell-is-a-magpie/. 4 July 2024. live.
  8. Risca United AFC. RiscaUtd. 1803125527097782595. 18 June 2024 . NEW SIGNING!✍️ A very warm welcome to @CallumHutton13 who joins us from Bristol City! An extremely exciting player who we can't wait to see in action this season for us!. 7 July 2024.
  9. News: Morgan. Ryan. City announce retained list . 16 May 2024 . Bristol City FC . 11 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240511092454/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-announce-retained-list-2023-24/. 11 May 2024. live.
  10. News: Drury. Liam. Dylan Kadji Signs for The Seagulls. 2 August 2024 . Weston-super-Mare AFC. 30 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240731084251/https://www.westonsmareafc.co.uk/dylan-kadji-signs-for-the-seagulls/. 31 July 2024. live.
  11. News: Morgan. Ryan. King announces retirement . 16 May 2024 . Bristol City FC . 3 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503154346/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/king-announces-retirement/. 3 May 2024. live.
  12. News: BBC Sport. Bristol City's King to retire at end of the season. 8 June 2024 . BBC Sport. 3 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240503154441/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c51n5e390elo. 3 May 2024. live.
  13. News: Palmer. Jon. Bristol City academy product given chance to impress for Bishop's Cleeve against Cheltenham Town. 4 July 2024 . GloucestershireLive. 4 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704185256/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/web/20240704185256/https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/bristol-city-academy-product-given-9389344. 4 July 2024. live.
  14. News: Blackburn Rovers FC. 1 August 2024. Andi added to Rovers ranks! . 1 August 2024 . Blackburn Rovers FC. https://web.archive.org/web/20240801220329/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2024/august/01/andi-added-to-rovers-ranks-/. 1 August 2024. live.
  15. News: Bath City FC. Player News – Harvey Wiles-Richards. 1 July 2024 . Bath City FC . 15 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240615225752/https://www.bathcityfc.com/player-news-harvey-wiles-richards-2/. 15 June 2024. live.
  16. News: Morgan. Ryan. Tommy Conway makes move to Middlesbrough . 16 August 2024 . Bristol City FC . 16 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816140430/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/tommy-conway-makes-move-to-middlesbrough/. 16 August 2024. live.
  17. News: Piercy. James. Michael Carrick reacts as Tommy Conway completes £5m move from Bristol City to Middlesbrough. 16 August 2024 . BristolLive. 16 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240816141224/https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/tommy-conway-middlesbrough-bristol-9487499.amp. 16 August 2024. live.
  18. News: Morgan. Ryan. City sign Hirakawa. 9 July 2024 . Bristol City FC . 9 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240709102845/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/city-sign-hirakawa/. 9 July 2024. live.
  19. News: Morgan. Ryan. Earthy joins the Robins. 14 August 2024 . Bristol City FC . 14 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240814193430/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/earthy-joins-the-robins/. 14 August 2024. live.
  20. News: Morgan. Ryan. Knight-Lebel joins the Alex on loan. 24 June 2024 . Bristol City FC. 24 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240624151617/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/knight-lebel-joins-the-alex-on-loan/. 24 June 2024. live.
  21. News: Morgan. Ryan. Palmer-Houlden joins Dundee on loan. 21 June 2024 . Bristol City FC . 21 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240621175036/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/palmer-houlden-joins-dundee-on-loan/. 21 June 2024. live.
  22. News: Morgan. Ryan. Yeboah to join Doncaster on loan. 11 June 2024 . Bristol City FC . 11 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240611193439/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/yeboah-to-join-doncaster-on-loan/. 11 June 2024. live.
  23. News: Morgan. Ryan. Araoye heads to Yeovil Town on loan . 5 August 2024 . Bristol City FC . 5 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240805192512/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/araoye-heads-to-yeovil-town-on-loan/. 5 August 2024. live.
  24. News: Morgan. Ryan. Stokes joins Cambridge on loan. 21 August 2024 . Bristol City FC . 21 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240821130436/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/stokes-joins-cambridge-on-loan/. 21 August 2024. live.
  25. News: Morgan. Ryan. Willem II friendly confirmed . 16 May 2024 . Bristol City FC . 9 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092421/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/willem-ii-friendly-confirmed/. 9 May 2024. live.
  26. News: Morgan. Ryan. Aldershot away pre-season trip announced . 4 June 2024 . Bristol City FC . 31 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531212613/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/aldershot-away-pre-season-trip-announced/. 31 May 2024. live.
  27. News: Morgan. Ryan. More pre-season fixtures announced . 4 June 2024 . Bristol City FC . 4 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604231454/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/city-men-news/pre-season-fixtures-announced-2024/. 4 June 2024. live.
  28. News: Morgan. Ryan. Cheltenham friendly announced. 10 June 2024 . Bristol City FC . 10 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240610165257/https://www.bcfc.co.uk/news/cheltenham-friendly-announced/. 10 June 2024. live.
  29. News: Derby at Blackburn and Blades visit Preston to start Championship . 26 June 2024 . BBC Sport. 26 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240626081044/https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9rr3w3r75zo . 26 June 2024. live.
  30. News: Carabao Cup Round One draw confirmed . 27 June 2024 . EFL. 27 June 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240627132450/https://www.efl.com/news/2024/june/27/carabao-cup-round-one-draw-confirmed/. 27 June 2024. live.