Bristol City opened their pre-season account with a hard-fought victory over Cheltenham, although they had to be patient against their League One opponents.
The Robins, who had new signings Kane Wilson, Mark Sykes and Kal Naismith all starting from the off, dominated the play for large periods but struggled to create much of a cutting edge also denied by a handful of really smart saves from stopper Max Harris.
Striker Chris Martin should have opened the scoring from the penalty spot minutes into the second half but he ballooned his effort way over the crossbar. Perhaps with City's penalty record last season, he could be excused for looking a little rusty from 12-yards.
