Bristol City 1 Sunderland 0: Highlights after Tommy Conway penalty gives hosts win at Ashton Gate Stadium

Joe Nicholson
By Joe Nicholson
Published 16th Dec 2023, 08:45 BST
Updated 16th Dec 2023, 17:31 BST
Photo: Ian Horrocks
How it played out at Ashton Gate as Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Bristol City in the Championship.

Sunderland were beaten 1-0 by Bristol City at Ashton Gate in the Championship.

Interim boss Mike Dodds took charge of a third successive fixture, as Tommy Conway’s 20th-minute penalty decided the contest.

Sunderland conceded the spot kick after goalkeeper Anthony Patterson brought down Taylor Gardner-Hickman in the box.

Here's how the game played out:

Bristol City vs Sunderland

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:45 BST

85' Roberts booked

Roberts is booked for a late challenge on Weimann inside the Bristol City half.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:47 BST

88' Another Sunderland change

ON: Mayenda

OFF: Huggins

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:48 BST

88' Bellingham unhappy

Bellingham is appealing again that his shirt was pulled in the box after Aouchiche's corner.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:50 BST

THREE minutes added time

Three minutes to be added on.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:54 BST

90+2' Sunderland appeals

Ballard punches the ground after going down in the box but nothing is given.

Now players from both sides have clashed after a Sunderland corner, which Patterson came up for.

Ballard was then booked.

Sat, 16 Dec, 2023, 16:57 BST

FULL-TIME: BRISTOL CITY 1 SUNDERLAND 0

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