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Huddersfield Town 2-0 Bristol City: Terriers finish third as Harry Toffolo scores again

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Harry Toffolo
Harry Toffolo has been in brilliant form for Huddersfield

Left-back Harry Toffolo scored his fifth goal in seven games as Huddersfield ended the regular season with a resounding win against Bristol City.

Toffolo skilfully jinked his way into the box and fired home to put his side ahead just after the half-hour mark.

The Terriers, already sure of a play-off place, doubled their lead shortly before half-time when Duane Holmes' low cross from the right was bundled over the line by Danny Ward.

The result means Huddersfield finish third in the Championship table and will face sixth-placed Luton in the play-off semi-finals over two legs.

City, who finished 17th, started well and keeper Jamal Blackman denied them the lead by producing a fine save to deny Antoine Semenyo at the far post.

But the hosts took control after Toffolo's opener and a Robins comeback never looked likely after Ward's 14th goal of the season.

City have endured a disappointing campaign but boss Nigel Pearson will be encouraged that they managed to win three of their final five games.

Huddersfield, meanwhile, will go into the play-offs in fine form, having won six of their past seven matches and scored 64 league goals in an impressive season.

It is their biggest goal tally since 1970 - when they were promoted to the top flight.

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan told BBC West Yorkshire:

"The highest position we could achieve at the start of the day was to finish third in the table, so to achieve that position is pleasing.

"When you go to play a play-off game you don't have any type of preference (about who you play) because we know every type of game is going to be demanding.

"Against Luton it will be very demanding. If we had played Sheffield United it would have been very demanding. There isn't any type of favourite or advantage.

"The only important thing is that we finished in the highest position that, in the last week, we could finish, and this is for me an important achievement.

"But anything that we have done in the past doesn't matter for what is going to happen in the future. Now we are going to arrive in a different moment.

"The season is over and what we need to do is to try to learn a lot from the things we have been doing, to be the most competitive team we can be in the next two games."

Bristol City manager manager Nigel Pearson told BBC Radio Bristol:

"We've had a difficult set of circumstances to try and solve the conundrum of how we move forward.

"We're going to have an interesting summer, let's put it like that. We're not going to be flush with big spending, but we can be very competitive next year I think.

"Hopefully there will be a number of additions and it will also depend on our ability to retain the players that we have as well.

"It's about building a team. It's about being as frank with players as you can be, to make sure that they understand the situation."

Line-ups

Huddersfield

Formation 3-5-2

  • 18Blackman
  • 20Turton
  • 6HoggSubstituted forLeesat 45'minutes
  • 23Sarr
  • 2ÁvilaBooked at 35mins
  • 19Holmes
  • 37Russell
  • 48EitingBooked at 83mins
  • 3ToffoloSubstituted forColwillat 53'minutes
  • 24SinaniSubstituted forAnjorinat 58'minutes
  • 25Ward

Substitutes

  • 7Anjorin
  • 9Rhodes
  • 10Koroma
  • 14Ruffels
  • 21Nicholls
  • 26Colwill
  • 32Lees

Bristol City

Formation 3-4-1-2

  • 1Bentley
  • 24CundySubstituted forIdehenat 74'minutes
  • 25KloseSubstituted forKingat 77'minutes
  • 5Atkinson
  • 36ScottBooked at 53mins
  • 6James
  • 42MassengoSubstituted forTannerat 54'minutes
  • 3Dasilva
  • 14Weimann
  • 9Martin
  • 18Semenyo

Substitutes

  • 10King
  • 12O'Leary
  • 19Tanner
  • 21Wells
  • 31Idehen
  • 33Bell
  • 37Conway
Referee:
David Webb
Attendance:
17,797

Match Stats

Home TeamHuddersfieldAway TeamBristol City
Possession
Home50%
Away50%
Shots
Home13
Away11
Shots on Target
Home5
Away3
Corners
Home7
Away2
Fouls
Home5
Away4

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Huddersfield Town 2, Bristol City 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Huddersfield Town 2, Bristol City 0.

  3. Post update

    Attempt missed. Matty James (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Alex Scott.

  4. Post update

    Attempt missed. Faustino Anjorin (Huddersfield Town) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.

  5. Post update

    Attempt missed. Chris Martin (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

  6. Post update

    Attempt missed. Jonathan Russell (Huddersfield Town) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Carel Eiting with a cross following a corner.

  7. Post update

    Corner, Huddersfield Town. Conceded by Robert Atkinson.

  8. Post update

    Foul by Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City).

  9. Post update

    Jonathan Russell (Huddersfield Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  10. Post update

    Foul by Faustino Anjorin (Huddersfield Town).

  11. Post update

    Robert Atkinson (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  12. Booking

    Carel Eiting (Huddersfield Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

  13. Post update

    Alex Scott (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  14. Post update

    Foul by Carel Eiting (Huddersfield Town).

  15. Post update

    Andy King (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  16. Post update

    Foul by Oliver Turton (Huddersfield Town).

  17. Post update

    Corner, Huddersfield Town. Conceded by George Tanner.

  18. Substitution

    Substitution, Bristol City. Andy King replaces Timm Klose.

  19. Substitution

    Substitution, Bristol City. Duncan Idehen replaces Robbie Cundy because of an injury.

  20. Post update

    Attempt missed. Alex Scott (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Antoine Semenyo.

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103 comments

  • Comment posted by Town on tour, at 14:47 7 May

    what a great season..2 defeats since November , Carlos and the squad deserve the plaudits..next up Luton, who also deserve full respect what for what they've achieved..

    • Reply posted by davethesprout, at 15:20 7 May

      davethesprout replied:
      Only lost 2 since my Lucky Scarf bought for me in November , What a season though 10 away wins ( as in 1970 ! when i was a lad 10 6 5 ) Proud of the Team whatever happens tbh UTT

  • Comment posted by Lard Buttie, at 18:12 7 May

    If either Luton or Huddersfield fans were told at the start of the season you had to beat the other team to get a chance of promotion to the PL, you'd have a) taken it & b) thought the person was off their rocker!!! - A great effort by both teams this season.

  • Comment posted by huddcam, at 14:40 7 May

    Outstanding season for town finishing 3rd, no matter what happens in play offs
    Congratulations to Carlos and all the team..

    • Reply posted by RDV, at 14:46 7 May

      RDV replied:
      Well said. Gonna be a war of underdogs against Luton over two legs, but we've been better than anyone in the playoffs over the years so all to play for.
      UTT

  • Comment posted by margaret, at 17:18 7 May

    Well done Huddersfield. Quietly going about your business and finishing 3rd after the recent media love affair with Nottingham Forrest. Ironically, there is no HYS on that game.

  • Comment posted by AndyBoothsCreakyKnees, at 16:49 7 May

    Now let's see the Blunts put the gobby Forest fans to the sword over two legs and we'll pick up the pieces in an all-Yorkshire Final. 😉

    UTT 🔵⚪🔵⚪🔵⚪🔵⚪🔵⚪

    • Reply posted by For-1975, at 07:54 8 May

      For-1975 replied:
      Yeah whatever pal.

  • Comment posted by Terrier49, at 15:01 7 May

    I'm not going to underestimate Luton but was delighted when Hull equalised against Forest. I think both Town and Luton fans fancy their chances of reaching the final. UTT

    • Reply posted by ianH, at 15:33 7 May

      ianH replied:
      Id imagine they all do. History doesnt fancy 3rd place??

  • Comment posted by 61653, at 15:46 7 May

    Thought the final day this time out was going to be dull with almost everything decided... but Notts Forest (let's see if that prompts any pedantic responses...) and Hull managed to still create a bit of late drama.

    Carlos has performed miracles this season with an unfancied squad, but the National media is too busy worshipping Nathan Jones.

    • Reply posted by red ted, at 16:30 7 May

      red ted replied:
      There isn't a team called Nott's forest?.

  • Comment posted by goldfish4, at 16:37 7 May

    Great to finish the regular season with a Home win and the changed team played some good football. Hoping for the best in the play offs but I am not underestimating Luton . I am sure they will give their best against us.
    Fingers crossed for Town. Up the Terriers!

  • Comment posted by psycho_is_our_leader, at 14:47 7 May

    Oh, I've just noticed that the egg-chasers are playing their semi-final today, imagine if they can win that and Town can win v Luton we might have 2 Huddersfield teams making the final.. UTT

    • Reply posted by Terrier49, at 15:02 7 May

      Terrier49 replied:
      It could be a bit of a dear do - two trips to London!

  • Comment posted by Yorkie, at 15:32 7 May

    There are no easy games in the playoffs. Luton have their injury issues but what makes me think the Terriers may have the edge is we actually have a decent squad now and not just 11 good enough to start, and we have been there before. I hope they are two good competitive games, and that the Terriers win of course.

  • Comment posted by Paul, at 16:16 7 May

    Another solid team performance from Town and two well taken goals . Could have been more except from a good display from the Bristol goalie . He also told his team mates to put the ball out when Holmes went down . Great sportsmanship 👏 . Russell was outstanding in midfield but good performances from all over the pitch . A 3rd place finish and finishing the season strongly . Up the Town 🔥🔥🔥

  • Comment posted by beatles63, at 17:01 7 May

    The Terriers are on their way back to the top flight.

  • Comment posted by KR, at 14:53 7 May

    A satisfactory and acceptable end to Nigel Pearson's first full season in charge. Had the team not conceded so many injury time goals their position in the table would have been very much different. Not a bad effort with such a young squad to finish above 6 ex-Prem sides. Hopefully next season they kick on and defend and attack better.

    • Reply posted by Bellerophon, at 15:40 7 May

      Bellerophon replied:
      That’s a fair statement - we’ve got to get some structure for next season and some solidity in defence as that at times has been a sieve

  • Comment posted by thevoiceofreason, at 22:14 7 May

    Terriers flying now , what a team .whatever happens now it's been a brilliant season thank you Carlos and the boys UTT

  • Comment posted by ianH, at 15:32 7 May

    Luton were awful a few weeks ago. I wush both teams all the best. Being lutonian and living in 'uddersfield must admit split loyalty. So it looks a wembley day out for me! COYH UTT.

    • Reply posted by Monty, at 15:45 7 May

      Monty replied:
      I don’t have the same problem except my cousins are Luton fans (one of them used to be a Director!). For us it looks like the start of a family feud that could last a thousand years!!!

  • Comment posted by Terrier49, at 15:28 7 May

    I wonder if the Forest manager regrets putting out such a weak team against Hull. It will be a tough game against the Blades now. I think it will be an all Yorkshire final.

    • Reply posted by Ian Hirst, at 15:33 7 May

      Ian Hirst replied:
      I think Luton and if Town get to the final the opposition will know Toffolo is a major goal threat with the form he is in.

  • Comment posted by psycho_is_our_leader, at 14:44 7 May

    What would make my weekend would be if L**ds end it in the bottom 3 tomorrow 😂🤣

    Town made 6 changes and still looked good, augers well for the play-offs although I would have preferred Saturday-Tuesday rather than Friday-Monday. I'm glad we've got Luton though even with the long trip on Friday, can we have the Blunts in the final please? UTT

  • Comment posted by Cowshed Jez, at 22:23 7 May

    Well done today and the whole seasonTown. Massive achievement. Let’s go all the way

  • Comment posted by Yorkyterrier, at 15:53 7 May

    "It is their biggest goal tally since 1970 - when they were promoted to the top flight". Absolute garbage journalism.

    • Reply posted by 61653, at 15:57 7 May

      61653 replied:
      #defundtheBBC

  • Comment posted by Alan Hirst, at 19:43 7 May

    Carlos rotated the team today but the performance from midfield was superb . Having said that I hope O’Brien and Thomas are back fit for selection on Friday .UTT

As It Stood

TeamPWDLFAGDPts
1Fulham4627910106436390
2Bournemouth462513874393588
3Huddersfield4623131064471782
4Nottm Forest4623111273403380
5Sheff Utd4621121363451875
6Luton462112136355875
7Middlesbrough462010165950970
8Blackburn461912155950969
9Millwall461815135345869
10West Brom461813155245767
11QPR46199186059166
12Coventry461713166059164
13Preston461616145256-464
14Stoke461711185752562
15Swansea461613175868-1061
16Blackpool461612185458-460
17Bristol City461510216277-1555
18Cardiff46158235068-1853
19Hull46149234154-1351
20Birmingham461114215075-2547
21Reading46138255487-3341
22Peterborough46910274387-4437
23Derby461413194553-834
24Barnsley46612283373-4030
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