Nigel passes last season’s points total

Nigel Pearson has guided his Bristol City side to 52 points in the Championship this season, eclipsing last season’s 51 points with two games to spare.

Pearson’s side eased to a 3-1 win at Derby County on Saturday, completing the double over his former club and going unbeaten in four games in the process.

Bristol City face games against Hull City at home on Saturday and away to Huddersfield on the final day of the season, Saturday 7 May.