Bristol City and Durham Wildcats are set to square off in the FA Women’s Championship (FA WSL 2) at Ashton Gate in Bristol on December 15. Bristol are coming off a heavy 6-2 defeat over Brighton in their last match in the English Continental Cup. Meanwhile, Durham have secured victories in their last two matches.
Bristol City W vs Durham W: Match Preview
Bristol City are in decent form, winning three and losing two of their last five matches. Despite a 6-2 defeat against Brighton, they will look to build on their success in their recent three matches. They have shown resilience in their recent matches and their attack has been solid. They will look to carry forward their momentum when they host Durham Wildcats.
Durham, on the other hand, are also in fine form, securing an unbeaten record in their last five encounters. They are coming off a 2-1 victory over Sunderland in the English Continental Cup, thanks to goals from E. Ryan-Doyle and K.L Novak. They have been displaying strong defensive capabilities and their midfield has been dominant, creating opportunities for the attackers. With an unbeaten streak, they will be looking to continue their impressive run.
Bristol City W vs Durham W: Head-to-Head
Bristol City and Durham have squared off only on eight occasions so far. Bristol City won three matches, Durham clinched two, and three matches ended in draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 12/03/2023 | Bristol City W 3-0 Durham W | FA WSL 2 |
| 04/12/2022 | Durham W 1-1 Bristol City W | FA WSL 2 |
| 13/02/2022 | Durham W 0-3 Bristol City W | FA WSL 2 |
| 26/09/2021 | Bristol City W 0-2 Durham W | FA WSL 2 |
| 26/01/2020 | Bristol City W 0-0 Durham W | FA Women’s Cup |
Bristol City W vs Durham W: Team News and Predicted Lineups
As of now, official team news for both Bristol City and Durham Wildcats has not been announced. Both sides are expected to field their strongest available lineups, with Bristol hoping to recover from their heavy defeat against Brighton. Durham will look to retain the same squad that has delivered consistent results in their recent fixtures.
Bristol City W Predicted Lineup
J. Burns, J. Bull, G. Humphries, E. Powell, M. Kendell, E. Syme, F. Slocombe, J. Napier, A. Harrison, T. Teisar, A. Thestrup
Durham W Predicted Lineup
T. Saunders, A. Holmes, S. Wilson, O. Bramley, E. Wilson, D. Bradley, M. Foster, L. Briggs, B. Hepple, K. L. Novak, Eleanor Ryan-Doyle
Bristol City W vs Durham W: Where to Watch
Match Day: December 15, 2024
Match Time: 7:00 AM ET
Venue: Ashton Gate, Bristol
Bristol City W vs Durham W: Match Prediction
Both Bristol City and Durham Wildcats are confident heading into the upcoming match. Despite their recent defeat against Brighton, Bristol will look to recover and continue their positive form when they host Durham. The visiting side’s strong defense and midfield dominance make them slight favorites heading into the match. However, a hard-fought draw could be a possible outcome in the upcoming match.
Bristol City W vs Durham W Predicted Result: 2-2 draw
