Roy Hodgson made a winning start as Bristol City interim head coach as his side claimed a 2-1 Championship victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley. Scott Twine gave the visitors an early lead, Lyndon Dykes brought Charlton level against the run of play, and Noah Eile settled the contest in the second half with his first goal since joining from New York Red Bulls at the start of February.
The scoreline reflected a match in which Bristol City looked the sharper side for long spells but still had to withstand a forceful home response. Charlton created enough late chances to threaten a comeback, yet Radek Vitek's saves and Eile's close-range finish proved decisive on an afternoon that also marked Hodgson's return to club football after stepping down as Crystal Palace manager in February 2024.
City's authority told early
Bristol City established their intent almost immediately. Inside three minutes, Emil Riis was sent clean through by Neto Borges, only to strike the outside of the right post when a calmer finish might have put the visitors in front even sooner.