Several Plymouth and Bristol City players got in to a ‘not so friendly’ clash as fans watch on laughing at the heated scenes.
Tempers flared after a ball went out for an Argyle throw-in, leading to pushing and shoving between players from both teams. Bradley Ibrahim fell to ground. Referee Lee Swabey restored calm, issued warnings to those involved, but took no further disciplinary action.
Referee Lee Swabey tried to calm the situation down, issuing a warning to those involved but taking no further action.
Pre-season going well 😂 pic.twitter.com/25WA2i5Tzx
— Dan (@DJ3001_) July 26, 2025
Plymouth: Luca Ashby-Hammond; Matty Sorinola (Joe Edwards 59 mins), Victor Palsson, Kornel Szucs (Julio Pleguezuelo 67n mins), Brendan Galloway (Ayman Benarous 59 mins); Xavier Amaechi (Freddie Issaka 59 mins), Bradley Ibrahim, Brendan Wiredu (Malachi Boateng 59 mins), Bali Mumba (Joe Hatch 67 mins); Caleb Watts (Jamie Paterson 59 mins), Owen Oseni.
Substitutes: Zak Baker, Caleb Roberts, Jack Matthews.
Bristol City: Lewis Thomas, George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Rob Atkinson; Ross McCrorie, Jason Knight, Adam Randell, Yu Hirakawa (Rae Nelson 79 mins); Scott Twine, Emil Riis (Sinclair Armstrong 60 mins), Anis Mehmeti (Billy Phillips 88 mins).
Substitutes: Jose Casa-Grande, Raph Araoye, Louie Derrick, Joseph James.
Att: 9,704 (1,014 Away)
Bristol City head coach Gerhard Struber said on the goals, per Bristol Live: “You can see his [Riis] qualities in the first goal, I think it wasn’t an overstatement for himself, and how he can score. He’s very clinical in the opponent’s box, he’s also physically powerful, and I think he is also ready to be always in a good balance. He has a nose for a goal. So in this direction, he’s an important player for us.
“It is very important that my strikers come in moments like that and build confidence, and build conviction. In this way, I’m also very, very happy.
“We are a step further in the process. I think we did many things in a good way today. I can see good steps in all phases, but the most important thing is the energy, attitude, and how we want to bring our style of play on the field. This impressed me today,” said Struber.
“We know that we do not have so much time for ourselves until the season starts, so it was an important, necessary step today that we show ourselves in this direction. We know the performance was good, but we have to do it in the Championship, especially as the opponents in the Championship bring many things to the table.
“We know we have to improve some things still. Our game management was not always super sexy, so we still have to do some things, but yeah, we are close, and of course, we are also very excited to jump into the Championship.”
Plymouth boss Tom Cleverley was asked: “Gaffer, that was our final pre-season game before it starts for real next weekend. I’ll ask you about the game in a sec. But as a whole, how ready are we for Barnsley?”
Tom replied: Yeah. I mean, you don’t want too many questions, as the coach when you when you finish a preseason, and I wouldn’t say we have.
“I feel like we know what how our best way to play is, when we fully commit to it. I feel like we we’re pretty much there with what our best team will be, so execute that.
“The boys are fit. We’ve had it’s always tough, you know, when we play Wednesday, you don’t wanna get a false sense of security because you’re playing someone three three leagues below you.
“And today, you’re playing against the team who’s expected to compete to get in the Premier League. So it’s difficult to judge where you are.
“That’s why next week will be will be our judgment day. And I feel like the players are ready to to attack that.”
Twitter users reacted after seeing Plymouth and Bristol City players in a ‘not so friendly’ clash as fans watch on laughing…
@Jgrossett15: State of 23 😂😂😂
@darby507: Number 11. 😂
@ChiIdishDanbino: Don’t get why refs don’t pull out cards more in these games.. get they’re friendlies but surely protecting players still applies? The challenge in the Torquay game that caused a scrap was horrendous and should’ve seen red #pafc
@bigbankgrecian: Watts getting absolutely flung around 😂
@BCFC_Matt_: poor 23 he must’ve contracted something
@nicharrison24: Footballers can be so fucking embarrassing 😂
@louissharpe03: We don’t fuck about in Bristol
@BristolCityFM: Diving to try and get someone sent off in a pre-season game is a real low point for that 23.
@jackwebb45: guaranteed ross mcrorie was involved in some way , some bloke
@Stewie_Pearce: Games not gone lads 😂😂 It’s very much back
@CAGBCFC: I see number 23 has been doing pre season training with Tom Daley #BristolCity
@ARWURZELBS3: Fuck going on here 🤣
Wiredu and Ibrahim’s league one match highlights this season!! 💪🏾⚽️💚 #pafc pic.twitter.com/FOgRvJTENv
— Pilgrim Petey (@PilgrimPetey) July 26, 2025
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