Bristol City defender set to be sidelined against Barnsley as Robins aim to end unwanted record

Bristol City travel to Barnsley on Tuesday night aiming to win back-to-back games for the first time this season.

The Tykes host Nigel Pearson's side having drawn their last two home games 1-1 against Fulham and Stoke City.

The Robins won 1-0 at play-off chasing Blackburn Rovers on Saturday to pick up just their 12th win from 37 Championship games this campaign.

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They are yet to win consecutive league fixtures and forward Andreas Weimann - who claimed the stoppage time winner at Ewood Park - is keen to put an end to that record at Oakwell.

"I've always thought I can score goals and maybe in other seasons I've played on the wing or in a 4-4-2 on the wing, so I haven't got the chances I've wanted to," he said as he reflected on his winning goal against Blackburn.

"Playing centrally now, I think I'm a good finisher so when I get the chance, I'm confident I'll take it. So I'm riding that wave at the moment.

"We haven't won back-to-back (this season) so that's the next challenge now we've kept a clean sheet, can we now win on Tuesday?"

Tomas Kalas is once again a doubt for Bristol City.

MANAGER: Bristol City's Nigel Pearson. Picture: Getty Images.MANAGER: Bristol City's Nigel Pearson. Picture: Getty Images.
MANAGER: Bristol City's Nigel Pearson. Picture: Getty Images.
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Kalas was sidelined for his side’s 1-0 win at Blackburn because of knee and groin issues, so Robbie Cundy filled the vacancy at centre-half, starting for the first time for the club in nearly three years. George Tanner (hamstring), Callum O’Dowda (knee) and Andy King (hamstring) remain sidelined.

Han-Noah Massengo may come into the centre of midfield if Nigel Pearson elects to change a winning line-up.

Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi will make late judgements on Callum Styles and Aaron Leya Iseka.