Bristol City make a double substitution as Delano Burgzorg and Adam Randell come onto the field, replacing Emil Riis and Scott Twine due to injury concerns for Twine.

A Bristol City player has gone down amidst Blackburn's persistent pressure in the second half. Blackburn have increased their tempo, putting City under strain, while City are trying to regain control and calm the game down.

Kevin Gallacher
Former Blackburn striker on BBC Radio Lancashire

Rovers are showing more attacking intent in this second-half because after the first half, I mean the first 35 minutes was shocking. It was just about bad defending.

So now it's about time to go the other way and see what we can do in the creative side of the game. We need to create something now to win it.

Neto Borges comes on for Bristol City, replacing Rob Atkinson, who has been struggling with an injury. This substitution aims to strengthen their defence in the second half.

And Moussa Baradji replaces Sondre Tronstad for Blackburn Rovers, possibly due to an injury concern. Baradji, still on loan with Blackburn, aims to make an impact in the second half.

Gary Owers
Former Sunderland & Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol

Absolutely outstanding. Very disappointing to go behind so early in the game, but City recovered really well, kept the composure and Tomi Horvat is the star of the show.

Two really well taken goals - Emil Riis' fine volley and then joined on the scoresheet by Scott Twine who really had to show excellent technique to just watch that bobble and ball. He wrapped his foot round it and it sort of as it jumped off the turf, and put it in the top corner. But lots to be pleased about.

Both wing-backs getting it up into attacking positions. Jason Knight running forward into the box, Scott twice getting on the ball and in attacking positions. And really if they can come out in the same vein in the second-half, you think that City can go on and win the game comfortably.

Of course Blackburn are going to try and do something about it and expect them to come out and be a little bit better in the second half because they have been poor, but that is a consequence of City really dominating possession of the ball and obviously taking the opportunity and get their noses in front and realistically the only negative in that first half is the fact that City probably should be two, if not three goals ahead rather than one, and with one goal advantage, it is still very much game on.

There were more opportunities for City to extend the lead and haven't so Blackburn are still very much in it. Gerhard will be somewhat pleased, I would imagine at half-time and let's see what changes, if any, have to be made during the interval.

Kevin Gallacher
Former Blackburn striker on BBC Radio Lancashire

For the opening seven minutes the game was like hot potato. Nobody wanted on it, nobody could be on it. The passing was poor, it was fast and furious but without anything happening. And then out the blue Blackburn go to counter-attack, get the great break and go one all up.

Bristol City are head and shoulders above, movement and passing.

End product, has got to be a lot better. Bristol City have got their two goals and now Michael O'Neill in a position he's not been in at the club. So it's going to be an interesting half-time team talk.

The first half comes to an end with Bristol City holding a 2-1 lead after goals from Emil Riis and Scott Twine.

Blackburn's Yuki Ohashi had initially put them ahead. There have been concerns regarding Robert Atkinson's fitness after a knock, but he continues to play despite discomfort.

City have been impressive, showing positive attacking intent.

As we edge closer to half-time, Bristol City hold a narrow lead against Blackburn Rovers.

Despite an early setback with Yuki Ohashi's goal, Bristol City have struck back through Emil Riis and Scott Twine.

Concerns linger over Rob Atkinson's condition after he sustained a knock, but he's still on the field, albeit not moving freely.

Blackburn have shown resilience but City have looked more assured in possession.

Yuki Ohashi receives a yellow card for a late tackle on Rob Atkinson, who has been recovering from a long-term injury. The match is briefly delayed due to Atkinson's injury assessment.

As we approach half-time, Blackburn Rovers seem keen to regroup after a challenging first half and an early lead from Bristol City.

Based on past performances, coach Michael O'Neill will likely aim to address Blackburn's defensive gaps during the break.

Andy Bayes
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator

This is a massive test now of Blackburn Rovers isn't it? Michael O'neill has not been in this position before.

Bristol City continue to dominate the match, showing superior possession play and intensity, leaving Blackburn struggling to make an impact.

Blackburn have only made rare forays into City's half since their initial goal.

Scott Twine's goal for Bristol City was a superb volley into the top corner, following excellent team build-up play.

Bristol City made use of space on the right, with Riis supplying a perfectly timed pass that Twine wrapped his foot around impressively.

The goal represents the persistent pressure City have been applying.

Ed Hadwin
Commentator on BBC Radio Bristol

Lovely play by City. Riis' ball into Scott Twine. He messed one up earlier in the half. I'm not sure he connected that exactly the way he wanted, but he's put it inside the far post and it is exactly what Bristol City deserve.

Ryoya Morishita receives a yellow card for failing to be ten yards away during a quick free-kick. The referee pauses the play as he writes Morishita's name in the notebook.

Gary Owers
Former Sunderland & Bristol City midfielder on BBC Radio Bristol

Horvat picks up the ball wide right, drives into space and it's on his left foot, the keeper is beaten, it agonisingly hits the post and comes back into play.

Tomi Horvat finds himself in acres of space and unleashes a shot from the edge of the area, only to be denied by a flush strike off the post.

Blackburn clear their lines in desperation.

Bristol City are piling the pressure on Blackburn Rovers, with Emil Riis and Mark Sykes creating more chances.

Blackburn are struggling defensively and seem all over the place, allowing City opportunities to get in behind.

Emil Riis's goal comes as no surprise after relentless pressure from Bristol City.

Cameron Pring's delivery from a wide position set Riis up perfectly, who then executed a composed thigh volley, displaying great technique to equalise. The goalkeeper had no chance.