MATCH 2036 - Wednesday 5 November 2025

 SEASON 2025/26

GROUP STAGE

Venue:  ETIHAD STADIUM

MANCHESTER CITY  4  BORUSSIA DORTMUND  1

Scorers:  Foden(2), Haaland, Cherki;  Anton

Attendance:  50,513

A trip to Manchester but for a change to see the blue half.  This was my first visit to the Etihad Stadium since 2016.  We were sitting in the middle tier of the Stadium above the South-west corner flag and it gave an excellent view of the pitch and a Man City team on top form.

Two goals in each half gave City a comfortable victory over their German opponents.

Match report:  LINK

Personal note:

• My 3rd time attending a match at the Etihad Stadium
• This was the 9th time seeing Manchester City and the first time since 2016
• And the 6th time seeing Borussia Dortmund - the first time since 2008.

MATCH 1672 - Wednesday 6 December 2016

 SEASON - 2016/17

Group Stage

at Etihad Stadium

MANCHESTER CITY  1  CELTIC  1

Scorers: Iheanacho; Roberts

Patrick Roberts on loan from City scores against them to earn Celtic a draw in the final Champions League Group match.

We are in the City end.  Unfortunately not very friendly but just good to be at an away European tie.

 

 This was my 6th European tie in England with Celtic (Old Trafford 3, City Ground, Ewood Park and now Etihad Stadium)

 

MATCH 1664 - Wednesday 28 September 2016

SEASON - 2016/17

Group Stage

- Epic Scottish-English encounter

MATCH 1547 - Saturday, 15 February 2014

Season 2013/14
ENGLISH FA CUP
Venue:   Etihad Stadium (City of Manchester Stadium)

                                 

MANCHESTER CITY    2    CHELSEA    0

Scorer:  Jovetic, Nasri

First visit to the very impressive Etihad Stadium.  City create a very friendly and fun atmosphere pre-match with the home players greeted by their young fans at the entrance of the stadium with a few light hearted competitions.  Around the other side of the ground is another stage with something for the adults.  Music and some fun in the form of "Blind Date" where a lucky new couple get treated to some hospitality - a nice touch.

The stadium is as good a modern stadium as I've been too and the home support must enjoy going their on a regular basis but if you've not managed to get this ground yet hopefully you get there soon.

We were in the second tier of the Family Stand (second row) great seats!  With 6,000 Chelsea fans in attendance it made for a good atmosphere.

This was the third time watching City this season and although a little understrengthed the real City turned up this time. 

All in all worth the long trip down from Scotland and special thanks to the Football Ground Guide for some good travel tips at:

http://www.footballgroundguide.com/manchester_city/

MATCH 1539 - Saturday, 4th January 2014

Season: 2013/14
F.A. CUP - 3rd Round
Venue:  EWOOD PARK (7)

                           

BLACBURN ROVERS    1    MANCHESTER CITY    1

 Scorers:  Dann;  Negredo

 

 

First of two FA Cup ties in two days.  Stayed overnight in Blackburn Travelodge ideal location for anyone visiting Ewood Park for a game.  We were not sure where to park but opted for Asda car park and walked down the hill (about 10-15 minute walk).  Great travelling support from City but they were not given much to shout about as their team gave an indifferent performance.  Blackburn had the best of the second half and were a little unfortunate no to edge the tie.

 

Personal note: 2nd time seeing both these teams this season. Overall totals now Rovers 12, City 5, FA Cup 8.

MATCH 1532 - Sunday, 10 November 2013

Season:  2013/14
ENGLISH FA PREMIERSHIP
Venue:  STADIUM OF LIGHT

 

SUNDERLAND   1   MANCHESTER CITY   0

Scorer:  Bardsley

 

We started off at 8.15am and after stopping at Carlisle for 20 minutes made it to Sunderland for 11.30am.  Very cold but sunny all the way.

On Remembrance Sunday there was a tasteful and respectful minutes silence.  This was the first time visiting the Stadium of Light since March and under new manager, Gus Poyet the Black Cats have rediscovered their fighting spirit.  Outclassed for the whole of the match but fought all the way to record an impressive win.  Ex-Celt Ki lined up against Yaya Toure in central midfield.  He had a good day and was unlucky not to make it 2 nil.

On our return journey we stopped off at Gretna Services.  I didn't realise the number of Sunderland fans in Scotland as their were a few bus loads of kids also returning from the game.

 

Personal note:  28th Sunderland match; 4th Manchester City match.