City v Norwich City: top-half neighbours level on points eye late season lift | OneFootball

Bristol City host Norwich City in the Championship at Ashton Gate on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with both sides locked on 58 points and aiming to edge ahead in a tight top half.

Bristol City and Norwich City sit 10th and 9th respectively on goal difference. Recent meetings lean Norwich overall, but the Robins won 1-0 away in October 2025.

City arrive unbeaten in three league games after back to back wins and a draw. The Canaries' last five read two wins, two defeats and a draw, including victory at Millwall and a derby loss to Ipswich.

The Robins are without defenders Rob Atkinson and Luke McNally. The Canaries list several absentees, including midfielders Mirko Topić and Matej Jurasek and forwards Ante Crnac and Jovon Makama.

City have 13 clean sheets and 11 headed goals this season, so set pieces and frequent deliveries could be a route. The Canaries average 53% possession and have scored 55, so they may try to control the ball and force openings.

A win would take City to 61 points and above the Canaries into ninth. For the Canaries, victory would also make it 61 and keep them ahead of City, with scope to climb further depending on other results.