City strike early and late to sink Stoke City on final day | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bristol City beat Stoke City 2-0 at Ashton Gate. Delano Burgzorg opened the scoring in the first minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box for the Robins. Stoke City applied pressure and forced corners but Sam Bell sealed it for City from close range after a set piece (88.). The visitors had 17 attempts and 54.2% possession but produced only two shots on target, while City hit five on target from 13 attempts. City finish 12th on 62 points, while Stoke City end 17th on 55.

Player of the Match: Robert Dickie set the tone at both ends, supplying the assist for the clincher and making 10 clearances plus two blocks to keep City secure.

Stat of the Match: Stoke City delivered 15 corners, yet produced only two shots on target, a blunt return for sustained set-piece pressure.

Three Things We Learned: The Robins were efficient, turning five shots on target from 13 attempts into a controlled win and striking the woodwork once. Stoke City's shot accuracy was 11.8%, underlining why their 17 attempts and 54.2% possession did not translate into goals. City's set-piece punch told late, with Robert Dickie's involvement at a corner creating the second goal and his 10 clearances underpinning the defence.