Overview
- Scott Twine struck twice after the break with two deft chips over Alex McCarthy to secure the points at Ashton Gate.
- Anis Mehmeti cancelled out Adam Armstrong’s opener before half-time to set up the turnaround.
- Head coach Gerhard Struber said he moved the press deeper and shifted briefly into a 5-3-2 shape, crediting the change for improved control and transitions.
- The victory follows a 1-0 win at Norwich and puts Bristol City on back-to-back wins and into the Championship play-off places.
- Struber confirmed forward Harry Cornick faces weeks out with a groin injury as midfield absences continue to force selection tweaks, while Southampton contend with fitness concerns including Elias Jelert and long-term absentee Ross Stewart.