A late brace from Republic of Ireland international Sinclair Armstrong helped Bristol City record a thumping 5-0 New Year's Day victory over Portsmouth at Ashton Gate. It was 3-0 five minutes after the break thanks to Scott Twine's first-time, left-footed shot from 10 yards from a Neto Borges cross. They saw their old club dominate the first half, allowing Portsmouth just one clear sight of goal. That came after 19 minutes when Ibane Bowat headed just over from a John Swift free-kick on the left. After Twine's goal, City head coach Gerhard Struber sent on Yu Hirakawa, Armstrong and Bell, returning after a lengthy injury absence to claim an assist for the fourth.

Source: Irish Examiner January 01, 2026 17:53 UTC