Ashton Gate will host two England men’s under-21 matches in November, with Portugal on the 13th and France on the 16th, marking another opportunity for the venue to showcase international football.
England U21s schedule at Ashton Gate
The fixtures were confirmed by Bristol Sport officials, who said the games “reinforce the stadium’s position as an internationally-recognised sports and events venue.”
Ross Wormald, chief operating officer of Ashton Gate, said, “We are delighted to welcome England Under-21s to Ashton Gate for the fourth time. We have a strong relationship with the Football Association and are always honoured to be selected as the host for these fixtures and to bring international sport to the West Country once again.”
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England men’s under-21 head coach Lee Carsley added, “Playing both matches at Ashton Gate is something we’re really looking forward to.” He continued, “We’ve always received great support whenever we’ve taken the team around the country and we’re excited to bring the MU21s back to Bristol.”
Local impact and stadium profile
Beyond the U21 matches, the venue is also being discussed as a potential site for the Women’s World Cup in 2035, highlighting its long-term strategic importance to English football.