Bristol City boss Steve Cotterill has made three changes to his side to take on Nottingham Forest in their Championship clash at Ashton Gate.

Korey Smith and Derrick Williams come into the side from their 1-1 draw against MK Dons last time out, while loan signing Elliott Bennett makes his debut for the Robins.

Forest boss Dougie Freedman has also made three changes to his side from their 1-0 defeat to Hull City.

Matt Mills is suspended following his dismissal in the loss to the Tigers, while Eric Lichaj is also banned for the contest.

Meanwhile, Michael Mancienne misses out due to injury, which has elevated Kelvin Wilson, Chris Burke and Danny Fox into the starting lineup.

Bristol City: Fielding; Bennett, Ayling, Flint, Baker; Williams, Smith, Pack, Freeman; Wilbraham, Kodjia
Subs: Hamer, Little, Reid, Bryan, Cox, Burns, Agard

Nottingham Forest: De Vries; Pinillos, Wilson, Hobbs, Fox; Vaughan, Lansbury, Burke, Mendes; O'Grady, Oliveira
Subs: Evtimov, Iacovitti, Ward, Williams, Grant, Walker, Blackstock

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