The Bristol City fanbase is eagerly anticipating the rematch against Sunderland this Saturday, December 16, at Ashton Gate Stadium. Kick-off for the England Championship league match is set for 15:00 (UTC) in beautiful Bristol. With the forecast of partly cloudy skies and a comfortable 47 degrees (F), it's lining up to be the perfect day for football. Fans of both teams are no doubt looking to fight for bragging rights in a rematch between the sides, having shared a 1-1 draw in their last Championship outing on February 18.

Bristol City have been up against a tough run of form lately, having won just 2 and drawn the other 2 of their last 5 matches. Fortunately, their goal scoring has been consistent with 5 goals over the course of those matches. Their last outing saw them drawing 1-1 against Huddersfield Town in the Championship with T. Conway netting one of the goals. Currently, Bristol City are sat mid-table in 14th place with 26 points from 20 games having garnered 7 wins, 5 draws and 8 losses. Sadly, due to injury, they are expected to be without R. Atkinson, H. Roberts, A. King, A. Benarous, N. Wells, D. Cirkin, C. Evans, J. Matete and T. Pembele in their next outing.

Sunderland have endured a difficult season away from home, having lost 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 matches. With just 2 goals in their 5 away matches, the team are looking to improve their return in the next fixture. The standings reflect the team's woes with 6th position and a total of 30 points from 20 matches consisting of 9 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses. Recent form at home against similarly ranked opponents is encouraging for the team, winning 2, drawing 0 and losing 1, scoring an average of 2.3333333333333335 goals and conceding only 0.6666666666666666 against those teams. Striker J. Clarke is in good form, having scored 8 goals in 16 away games this season, providing an excellent opportunity for the team to improve on their tally of goals scored when they return to the pitch next time.

Both Bristol City and Sunderland have come together in a highly competitive showdown on 22 occasions, with Bristol City coming out on top winning 5 matches and drawing 9, whilst Sunderland have 8 victories. The past couple of matches have seen an average of 3.5 goals, teasing fans to prepare for a thrilling battle as the two sides face off once again.

A victory for Sunderland would move them up to a much coveted position in the league table, with exciting implications for the upcoming season. The promise of potential rewards could be a great incentive for the home team to perform to an even higher standard.