A controversial Lee Tomlin penalty and a goal of the season contender from Luke Freeman saw Bristol City to a 2-0 victory over the Blues at Ashton Gate. Tomlin converted from the spot after Bartosz Bialkowski had been adjudged to have fouled Tammy Abraham in the 31st minute, then Freeman smashed home a volley on 72 to seal the three points with David McGoldrick having come closest for Town when he hit the post earlier in the second half.
Town boss Mick McCarthy will include a few fresh faces” when the Blues take on Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon, their third match in eight days and also the third in their run of five games in 15 days.