Preston North End vs Bristol City — Pass Map

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Preston North End 0 – 0 Bristol City

Championship · 27 Sep 2025

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Node size = touches

Edge thickness = est. passes

High xG assisted

Tactical Themes

Ball-playing defender anchors possession

L. Gibson completed 46 passes at 76.7% accuracy while accumulating 78 touches, functioning as Preston's primary build-up outlet. His high volume and accuracy in possession established a stable platform for attacks to develop from deep.

Attacking midfielder threads dangerous passes

S. Twine created 3 key passes despite generating only 0.17 expected assists, suggesting chances came from awkward angles or tight spaces. His creative interventions provided Bristol City's main cutting edge in the final third.

Defensive anchor wins loose balls

R. Dickie made 16 combined tackles, interceptions, recoveries and clearances to dominate Bristol City's defensive work-rate. His ball-winning intensity proved essential in preventing Preston from establishing sustained pressure.

Substitute struggles to impose himself

M. Smith managed neither key passes nor meaningful expected assists in 27 minutes off the bench. His inability to create or threaten suggested Preston couldn't generate attacking momentum through his introduction.