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Sat 7 May, Coca-Cola League 1

Brentford - (A) Lost 1-2

A wonderful season ends in less-than-wonderful defeat against Brentford stiffs.  No matter, this has been a fabulous nine months of football.  Let the Championship challenge commence!  In the meantime ...click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 30 April, Coca-Cola League 1

Sheffield Wednesday - (H) Lost 1-2

Another rather half-baked performance in the first half, but a much better showing in the second only spoilt by a scrappy last second Sheffield Wednesday winner, is scant reward for a 24,000 plus record KC attendance.  This result secured the Owls a play-off berth, big clubs like them should surely be in the Championship alongside the Tigers next season.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 23 April, Coca-Cola League 1

Walsall - (A) Lost 0-3

A jog in the sun ended with a thorough dismantling for the already promoted Tigers, the rather tidy looking Julian Joachim bagging himself a hattrick for relegation avoiding Walsall.  Shame to see a few City fringe players blow their chance to impress though.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 16 April, Coca-Cola League 1

Swindon Town - (H) Drew 0-0

In true City style, the Tigers stutter to promotion five seconds after missing a penalty - all thanks to Tranmere's collapse in form.  Truly a remarkable achievement for City's rather shell-shocked fans to contemplate.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sun 10 April, Coca-Cola League 1

Bradford City - (A) Won 2-0

City approach the verge of automatic promotion with a fine win at Valley Parade in front of over 5,000 cheering away supporters and 7 or 8 thousand silent home ones.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 2 April, Coca-Cola League 1

Barnsley - (H) Won 2-1

Back to winning ways as a lively Barnsley side provide decent, but ultimately fruitless, opposition to the City promotion machine.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Mon 28 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Oldham Athletic - (A) Lost 0-1

Many chances made but none taken, City play well against a resurgent Oldham but lose to the only goal of the game.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 26 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Port Vale - (H) Drew 2-2

As the immediate chasing pack fails to win and Luton lose, the Tigers stutter to a rather fortuitous point against Port Vale with a last minute penalty winner from Craig Fagan.  It's a point that takes City to the top of the League, an honour barely earned by this performance.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 19 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Bournemouth - (A) Won 4-0

A further huge step towards promotion, and a nudge towards the League 1 leader's title, as play-off contenders Bournemouth are swatted aside 4-0 by rampant Tigers.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 12 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Torquay United - (H) Won 2-0

A workmanlike first half and a crushing second half performance see the Tigers ease past Torquay and maintain their promotion drive.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Tue 8 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Hartlepool United - (A) Won 1-0

Although the performance was not as thrilling as Saturday's at Tranmere, the points haul was the same as the Tigers beat Hartlepool to open up a ten point gap between second and third places.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 5 March, Coca-Cola League 1

Tranmere Rovers - (A) Won 3-1

Another big game, another fine win orchestrated by Peter Taylor.  After a shaky start the Tigers impose themselves on their Merseyside foes totally and come away easy winners, with Leon Cort and Kevin Ellison putting in star performances.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 26 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Colchester United - (H) Won 2-0

Bereft of their KC-bound leading goalscorer, a lacklustre Colchester side are swotted away calmly by an imperious Tigery performance, with Kevin Ellison finally shining in an advanced striking role.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Tue 22 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Milton Keynes Dons - (A) Drew 1-1

Snow, ice, freezing cold temperatures, faceless streets and endless roundabouts.  City's first - and hopefully last - visit to Milton Keynes sees us secure a slightly jammy point with a late equaliser.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 19 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Wrexham - (H) Won 2-1

A poor Wrexham side comes to the KC and only gets into its stride with 15 minutes to go, by which time the Tigers are two goals clear and cruising to victory.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 12 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Luton Town - (A) Lost 0-1

The clash of the division's big two provides a thrilling and see-sawing encounter that is settled by a late Luton goal.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 5 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Bristol City - (H) Drew 1-1

A rip roaring KC encounter sees the Cities of Hull and Bristol slug out a one-all draw in compelling circumstances.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Tue 1 February, Coca-Cola League 1

Chesterfield - (A) Drew 1-1

City visit a committed Chesterfield side and emerge with a point despite playing 30 minutes against ten men - Junior Lewis's goal was cancelled out by a rare Myhill howler.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 22 January, Coca-Cola League 1

Doncaster Rovers - (A) Lost 0-1

A rather cagey City long ball performance sees League One minnows Doncaster finally score a win over the might Tigers.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 15 January, Coca-Cola League 1

Peterborough United - (H) Drew 2-2

A strong second half performance sees City take a 2-1 lead against Peterborough before it is spoilt by inattentive defending and ugly scenes in the stands.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 8 January, AXA FA Cup Third Round

Colchester United - (H) Lost 0-2

A splendid run of league victories ends in grizzly style as a total gutless City performance sees Colchester ease us out of the Cup with little effort.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Mon 3 January, Coca-Cola League 1

Stockport County - (A) Won 3-1

City reach nine consecutive wins as a depleted reserve side see off limited long ball merchants Stockport on their own patch.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 1 January, Coca-Cola League 1

Huddersfield Town - (H) Won 2-1

Another thrilling Yorkshire derby sees the Tigers come from behind to beat a silently supported Huddersfield, the black spot being the injury inflicted on Stuart Elliott by serial elbower Efe Sodje.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Wed 29 December, Coca-Cola League 1

Doncaster Rovers - (H) Won 2-1

A well organised Doncaster side, with only one fewer defeat suffered this season compared with the Tigers, give a good account in front of the KC's record crowd, before a defensive error and a flash of Elliott brilliance conspired to see the home side win again.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Sun 26 December, Coca-Cola League 1

Blackpool - (A) Won 2-0

In a half-built stadium City grind out a sixth consecutive win as two powerful Stuart Elliott strikes dispatch a curiously lacklustre Blackpool side.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 18 December, Coca-Cola League 1

Tranmere Rovers - (H) Won 6-1

A totally bizarre match featuring dreadful refereeing, two goalkeeper injuries and Theo Whitmore in the nets end sup in grand fashion as City thump promotion rivals Tranmere 6-1 in front of another 20k plus crowd.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 11 December, Coca-Cola League 1

Colchester United - (A) Won 2-1

In contrast to the grand setting in Sheffield, City eek out another three points in the slightly more modest surroundings of Layer Road, Colchester.  Click the link to read James Lockwood's match report.

Wed 8 December, Coca-Cola League 1

Sheffield Wednesday - (A) Won 4-2

A thrilling encounter in front of a big crowd, City weather an early squall to crush Sheffield Wednesday comprehensively.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 4 December, AXA FA Cup Second Round

Macclesfield Town - (H) Won 4-0

Three rapid fire first half goals - supplemented by a fourth a minute into the second half - see off Macclesfield in the Cup, a bogey team of recent times.  This was a victory that measures how far City have moved on in the last six months.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 27 November, Coca-Cola League 1

Brentford - (H) Won 2-0

Six home wins on the bounce as a decent Brentford side are sent away pointless after a tidy Tigers display crowned by two fine Stuart Elliott goals.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 20 November, Coca-Cola League 1

Swindon Town - (A) Lost 2-4

Another away day thumping for the Tigers, but for much of this game City competed equally with Swindon amid sleety conditions, only to be caught on the break late on as they pressed forward for a winner.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 13 November, AXA FA Cup First Round

Morecambe - (H) Won 3-2

Plucky Conference side Morecambe gave City a good run for their money, leading twice as the Tigers' defensive frailities continue.  In the end the class of City's front players, and a well celebrated winner for the barren Jon Walters, saw City into the Second Round.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 6 November, Coca-Cola League 1

Walsall - (H) Won 3-1

Another record falls as Nick Barmby scores after seven seconds to tee up a win, the comfortable 3-1 scoreline hiding moments of second half alarm as Walsall attacked prompted by player manager Merson.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 30 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Wrexham - (A) Drew 2-2

With a whiff of rebellion in the air as Wrexham fall foul of football's latest shameless asset-stripper, City eke out a decent point after lacklustre first half defending gifted the Welshmen a two goal lead after half an hour.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Sat 23 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Luton Town - (H) Won 3-0

The Tigers put a capable and organised Luton side, eleven points clear at the top of the table a week ago, to the sword in thrilling fashion with three first half goals.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Wed 20 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Milton Keynes Dons - (H) Won 3-2

City's firsts ever game against franchise style MK Dons ends in thrilling victory as a deficit is turned around with two late goals.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 16 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Bristol City - (A) Lost 1-3

No win at Ashton Gate since 1965 - a record that was rarely threatened as the South West big spenders lifted their game after their poor start to the season and saw the Tigers off in impressive style.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sun 10 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Chesterfield - (H) Won 1-0

City maintain their 100% home record in League games played on a Sunday.  But it was a far from convincing performance against a Chesterfield that, remarkably, featured strikers that finished even worse than ours.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 2 October, Coca-Cola League 1

Hartlepool United - (A) Lost 0-2

Second best across the park for 60 minutes, City suffer a defeat as the squad's lack of forward fire-power bites a little harder.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Tue 28 September, LDV Vans Trophy Northern Section First Round

Hartlepool United - (A) Lost 3-3, 1-4 on penalties

A really splendid LDV Vans Cup tie, full of fast-flowing football, incident and goals, culminates in City losing their second penalty shoot out of the season at Hartlepool.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Sat 25 September, Coca-Cola League 1

Stockport County - (H) Drew 0-0

Fighting to retain Sammy McIlroy at the helm, spirited but limited Stockport grind City down to their level and eek out a 0-0 draw.  The goal famine up front is now reaching epic proportions, I fear it's time to call in Bob Geldof.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Sat 18 September, Coca-Cola League 1

Peterborough United - (A) Won 3-1

A fine win, our first at Peterborough for forty years, secures three more valuable points for the Tigers and elevates Stuart Elliott to the top of the divisional scoring charts.  Click the link to read Ian Thomson's match report.

Sat 11 September, Coca-Cola League 1

Blackpool - (H) Won 2-1

After two defeats in a week City regroup and beat a dreadfully poor Blackpool side, albeit with a hatful of excellent chances left unfinished by our confidence-free strike force.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sun 5 September, Coca-Cola League 1

Huddersfield Town - (A) Lost 0-4

A thorough cuffing is delivered by a committed Huddersfield side perhaps taking advantage of the malaise caused by Peter Taylor's absence on Under-21 duty.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Tue 31 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Bradford City - (H) Lost 0-1

A rather dour and soulless match televised live in Sky Sports saw City once again fail in front of the cameras as Bradford came for a point and were surprised to claim three thanks to a single wonder strike.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 28 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Barnsley - (A) Won 2-0

That most glorious and rare of events, the last minute winner in a local derby, sent around 4,000 city supporters into delirium at the end of a game that featured commitment and excitement, if not much skill and guile.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Tue 24 August, Carling Cup Round 1

Wrexham - (H) Lost 2-2, 1-3 on penalties

City's aversion to Cup runs under Peter Taylor continues, albeit in unlucky fashion this time as a changed squad give the Welshmen a second half battering but can't secure a winner.  Defeat on penalties was inevitable.  Click the link to read Mark Gretton's match report.

Sat 21 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Oldham Athletic - (H) Won 2-0

The Tigers ease past a struggling Oldham side and find themselves second in the early season table.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 14 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Port Vale - (A) Lost 2-3

Early season optimism takes a minor jolt as the fluid passing and superior movement of forward players provide Port Vale with a platform to give the Tigers a torrid 60 minutes, followed by a spirited City comeback and a last gasp winner for the home side.  A cracking afternoon's entertainment.  Click the link to read Mike Scott's match report.

Tue 10 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Torquay United - (A) Won 3-0

Filled with trepidation after two hidings from Torquay last season yielded a single fortunate point, the Tigers were delighted to register a comfortable victory at Plainmoor and make it two wins from two.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Sat 7 August, Coca-Cola League 1

Bournemouth - (H) Won 1-0

The Tigers open their new League season with a comfortable 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the KC.  The narrow margin of the scoreline masked the number of chances that City spurned, including a missed penalty after the Cherries were reduced to ten men.  Click the link to read Steve Weatherill's match report.

Last revised: May 09, 2005