KARL WHITEHOUSE SHARES A BIT ABOUT THE HISTORY OF WOLVES V BRISTOL CITY
This will be the 69th meeting in all competitions including cup games of Wolves and Bristol City.
They have met 68 times in games with Wolves winning 37, Bristol City winning 15 and 16 draws.
They have met two times before in the FA Cup where the last meeting was on the 17th February 2019 which was played at Ashton Gate and the score was 1-0 to Wolves where Ivan Cavaleiro got the only goal of the game.
The first meeting of the two sides was on the 4th September 1911 in Division Two where the game ended in a 3-1 win for Wolves.
Do you remember the last league meeting?
Bristol City 1 Wolves 2 30th December 2017
Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a dramatic late victory against an in-form Bristol City, winning 2-1 in a thrilling encounter. Ryan Bennett delivered the decisive blow with a stoppage-time header, extending Wolves’ lead at the top of the table to 10 points.
The match, filled with intensity and controversy, saw both sides reduced to 10 men. Wolves’ captain Danny Batth received an early red card for a challenge on Hordur Magnusson, followed shortly by Bobby Reid giving Bristol City a 1-0 lead. However, Wolves equalized through Barry Douglas’ sublime free-kick after City goalkeeper Frank Fielding was dismissed for a foul on Matt Doherty.
With the game locked at 1-1, Wolves pushed relentlessly. Late in stoppage time, Ryan Bennett headed home Douglas’ pinpoint delivery, claiming all three points for the visitors. Despite the setback, Bristol City remains third in the Championship, illustrating their strong campaign so far.
This victory cemented Wolves’ dominance in the race for promotion while showcasing their resilience in high-pressure situations.
Bristol City: Fielding, Wright, Magnusson (Taylor 78), Flint, Baker, Brownhill (Eliasson 88), Pack, Smith, Bryan, Reid, Paterson (Steele 65). Subs Vyner, Kelly, Leko, Woodrow.
Goal: Reid (53).
Wolves: Ruddy, Doherty, Douglas, Boly, Coady, Batth, Neves, Saiss, Costa (Cavaleiro 62), Jota (Enobakhare 88), Bonatini (Bennett 17). Subs Norris, Hause, N’Diaye, Gibbs-White.
Goals: Douglas (66), Bennett (90).
Do you remember this big win and what happened at half time during the game?
Bristol City 1 Wolves 6 7th November 1998
Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a stunning 6-1 victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate on November 7, 1998, in a match full of twists and milestones. The emphatic performance marked Colin Lee’s debut as Wolves’ caretaker manager, just days after the sacking of Mark McGhee. Despite entering the clash battling relegation fears, Wolves produced their best performance of the season.
Bristol City struck first through Carl Hutchings, but Wolves quickly responded. Guy Whittingham leveled the score before David Connolly’s long-awaited first goal for the club broke his 15-match drought. Wolves dominated the game, with further goals from Simon Osborn, Kevin Muscat, Connolly again, and substitute Carl Robinson sealing the historic win.
With free-flowing, attacking football, Wolves scored six goals in a league match for the first time since 1992. This resounding victory also provided statistical milestones, including their biggest away league win since 1955. The result provided a morale boost for Wolves and delivered a nightmare start for Bristol City’s new director of football, Benny Lennartsson.
Fans will remember this match for its remarkable turnaround, unexpected dominance, and even a bizarre halftime clash involving Wolfie and three pigs, which added to the spectacle of an unforgettable day.
FA Cup Meetings
Fourth Round Tie: Wolves 1 Bristol City 0 3rd February 1973.
Wolves Team: Parkes, Taylor, McAlle, Shaw, Munro, Jefferson, McCalliog, Sunderland, Richards, Dougan, Wagstaffe.
Sub Kindon.
Goal: Richards (44).
Bristol City Team: Cashley, Sweeney, Drysdale, Emanuel, Rodgers (Ritchie 9), Merrick, Tainton, Spiring, Gould, Gow, Bartley.
Attendance: 30,849
Fifth Round Tie: Bristol City 0 Wolves 1 17th February 2019.
Bristol City Team: Fielding, Wright, Dasilva, Webster, Kalas, Brownhill, Morrell (Pack HT), Eliasson (Taylor HT), Palmer (Paterson 66), O’Dowda, Diedhiou.
Subs O’Leary, Baker, Kelly, Watkins.
Wolves Team: Ruddy, Doherty (Neves 81), Jonny, Boly, Coady, Bennett, Dendoncker, Saiss, Moutinho, Cavaleiro (Gibbs-White 70), Jimenez (Traore 90).
Subs Norris, Vinagre, Costa, Ennis.
Goal: Cavaleiro (28)
Attendance: 24,394
Playing for Both Teams
Benik Afobe
Played for Wolves 2015-2016 and 2018 loan spell made 64 appearances scored 29 goals and played for Bristol City in a loan spell from Stoke City 2019-2020 made 12 appearances scored 3 goals.
Ade Akinbiyi
Played for Bristol City 1998-1999 made 53 appearances scored 25 goals and played for Wolves 1999-2000 made 40 scored 16 goals.
Dan Bentley
Played for Bristol City 2019-2023 made 137 appearances and is currently playing for Wolves 2023 made 7 appearances.
David Burnside
Played for Wolves 1966-1968 made 40 appearances scored 5 goals and played for Bristol City 1971-1972 made 1 appearance.
Chris Crowe
Played for Wolves 1962-1964 made 83 appearances scored 24 and played for Bristol City 1967-1969 made 67 appearances scored 13 goals.
Keith Curle
Played for Bristol City 1984-1987 made 121 appearances scored 1 goal and played for Wolves 1996-2000 made 150 appearances scored 10 goals.
Tony Dinning
Played for Wolves 2000-2001 made 35 appearances scored 6 goals and played for Bristol City 2004-2005 including a loan spell made 19 appearances.
George Elokobi
Played for Wolves 2008-2014 made 103 appearances scored 4 goals and played for Bristol City in a loan spell 2012-2013 made 1 appearance.
Scott Goldbourne
Played for Bristol City 2005-2006 & 2016-2018 made 55 appearances scored 1 goal and played for Wolves 2013-2016 made 92 appearances scored 2 goals.
Bobby Gould
Played for Wolves 1970-1971 & 1975-1977 made 74 appearances scored 31 goals and played for Bristol City 1972-1973 made 35 appearances scored 15 goals.
Marlon Harewood
Played for Wolves 2009 in a loan spell made 5 appearances and played for Bristol City 2013-2014 made 12 appearances scored 1 goal.
Matt Hill
Played for Bristol City 1998-2005 made 246 appearances scored 6 goals and played for Wolves 2008-2010 made 17 appearances.
Ernie Hunt
Played for Wolves 1965-1967 made 74 appearances scored 32 goals and played for Bristol City 1973-1974 made 12 appearances scored 2 goals.
Chris Iwelumo
Played for Wolves 2008-2010 made 52 appearances scored 16 goals and played for Bristol City in a loan spell 2009-2010 in a loan spell made 7 appearances scored 2 goals.
Andy Keogh
Played for Wolves 2007-2012 made 129 appearances scored 23 goals and played for Bristol City 2010-2011 made 9 appearances scored 1 goal.
Mark Little
Played for Wolves 2005-2010 made 32 appearances and played for Bristol City 2014-2017 made 102 appearances scored 2 goals.
John Pender
Played for Wolves 1982-1985 made 117 appearances scored 3 goals and played for Bristol City 1987-1990 made 83 appearances scored 3 goals.
George Saville
Played for Wolves 2014-2017 made 57 appearances scored 6 goals and played for Bristol City 2014-2015 in a loan spell made 8 appearances scored 1 goal.
Jamie Smith
Played for Wolves 1994-1997 made 104 appearances scored 1 goal and played for Bristol City 2004-2006 made 49 appearances scored 2 goals.
Mike Stowell
Played for Wolves 1990-2001 made 448 appearances and played for Bristol City 2001-2005 made 29 appearances.
Sam Vokes
Played for Wolves 2008-2012 made 59 appearances scored 9 goals and played for Bristol City 2010-2011 in a loan spell made 1 appearance.
Andreas Weimann
Played for Wolves 2017 in a loan spell made 21 appearances scored 3 goals and played for Bristol City 2018-2024 made 215 appearances scored 51 goals.
Others Who Played for Both Clubs
Joe Baille, Jimmy Baker, George Baker, Adriano Basso, Elliott Bennett, Roy Bicknell, Scott Brown, Tommy Burden, Adam Federici, John Galley, Jock Hamilton, Wayne Hennessey, Syd Homer, Stefan Maierhofer, James Martin, Scott McGarvey, Hugh Mcllmoyle, Michael McIndoe, Jason Roberts, Jimmy Rogers, John Ruddy, Tommy Rudkin, Ken Scattergood, George Showell, George Smith, Reg Smith, Billy Tuft, Clive Whitehead, Les Wilson, Ken Wimshurst.
Played, Coached, Managed Both Teams
Terry Connor
Played for Bristol City 1991-1993 made 16 appearances scored 1 goal and managed Wolves 2012 for 13 games when he won 0 games in the Premier League.
Colin Lee
Played for Bristol City as an apprentice 1974-1977 made 0 appearances for the first team and managed Wolves 1998-2000 managed for 111 games.
Gary O’Neil
Played for Bristol City made 36 appearances scored 1 goal and recently managed Wolves 2023-2024 for 63 games.