Bristol City will play Plymouth Argyle at Home Park and then face Exeter City in a preseason double-header on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
The matches are part of their final preparations for the upcoming season.
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The Robins come into these games after a 4-1 friendly victory over Newcastle United, their second win of the summer.
Plymouth Argyle finished eighth in League One last season, narrowly missing the playoffs by two points, while Exeter City will compete in League Two following relegation.
Manager's Plans and Squad Updates
Manager Michael Skubala is expected to split his squad across the two games to give all players full match fitness.
He also provided updates on potential transfers and injury conditions within the squad.
"I'm really excited because tomorrow we go back into training," said Skubala, emphasizing the importance of these matches for conditioning.
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He acknowledged the challenge of organizing two games in a single day but recognized the advantage of allowing all players to get a full match.
Regarding team lineup announcements, Skubala said, "I believe, and I may well be wrong, teams will be shared an hour before kick-off."
Summer signing Jed Wallace, who participated in the club's recent community outreach, discussed his connection to Bristol and his ambitions with the team.
Former Plymouth players Lorent Tolaj and Adam Randell, now part of Bristol City, could feature in the matches and are expected to be well received by fans.
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These preseason fixtures follow a special 'Giving Back Day' where players and staff visited community organizations, including a local children's hospice.
