The excitement of the FA Cup is back at Ashton Gate Stadium on Tuesday evening. Bristol City is gearing up for a rematch against West Ham United in a replay of their thrilling third-round match. The game kicks off at 7:45 PM UTC, and the atmosphere is expected to be buzzing as the Robins aim for another giant-killing feat.
The first encounter at the London Stadium had its twists and turns. West Ham, coming off Europa Conference League success, initially looked set for an easy win after Jarrod Bowen scored early.
However, Bristol City didn't give up. Their persistence paid off with a second-half equalizer, leading to the replay under the Ashton Gate floodlights.
Bristol City's manager, Liam Manning, a former West Ham player, knows his opponents well. He orchestrated tactics that frustrated the Premier League side in the first leg.
Now, with the home crowd behind them, the Robins are eager for another upset. Having already eliminated Wolves from the Carabao Cup this season, they are hopeful to add West Ham to their list of giant conquests.
For West Ham and manager David Moyes, the replay offers a chance at redemption after the disappointment of the first leg. With an attacking lineup featuring Bowen and the in-form Michail Antonio, they have the firepower to break down Bristol City's defense.
However, they must be cautious of the Robins' counter-attacking threat and the passionate home support.
With both teams striving to advance, Tuesday's clash promises to be intense and captivating. Will Bristol City continue their giant-killing run and secure a spot in the fourth round?
Or will West Ham showcase their Premier League prowess and reignite their FA Cup dreams? The stage is set for another thrilling battle under the lights of Ashton Gate.
Possible Prediction line-ups
Bristol City: O'Leary; Tanner, Vyner, Dickie, Pring; James, Williams; Bell, Knight, Mehmeti; Conway
West Ham: Fabianski; Johnson, Ogbonna, Zouma, Emerson; Alvarez, Soucek; Benrahma, Ward-Prowse, Fornals; Ings
Event details
NAME: Bristol City - West Ham
DATE: 16 Jan 2024
TIME: 19:45 UTC
VENUE: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, England