Decisive figure's header propels City past Portsmouth | OneFootball

Jason Knight settled it in the 56th minute with a glancing header, as Bristol City beat Portsmouth 2-1. The midfielder's late run from a corner swung a tight contest.

He timed that surge perfectly, arriving centrally to redirect Rio Cardines' outswinger across the goalkeeper. The movement gave City a cushion they would ultimately protect.

From there, Knight mixed graft with control, stepping up out of possession when Portsmouth pushed on. He added two tackles and seven recoveries, plus two clearances, helping The Robins absorb pressure in the closing stages.

Knight finished with two attempts and, crucially, the winner, underlining how his third-man runs repeatedly troubled Portsmouth's midfield line. City's set-piece structure freed him to attack the penalty spot, and his timing kept the visitors unsettled while ensuring Michael Skubala's side controlled the key moments.

City visit Preston North End next. Portsmouth host Derby County.