Blackburn Rovers FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackburn Rovers FC vs Reading FC — Championship .
- Blackburn Rovers FC 8 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Akil Howson
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 11.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Reading FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Aug | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Aug | Derby County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
–/2
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
| Oladapo Afolayan | 3 G | 2 A |
| Andri Gudjohnsen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Sean McLoughlin | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Blackburn Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 12' A goal from the Iceland international Jon Dadi Bodvarsson! He fires home on 12 to make it 0-1!
- 17' Both keepers have barely been tested. Blackburn Rovers FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 22' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
- 30' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' Blackburn Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 40' It looks surprising Blackburn Rovers FC does not make any changes. Darragh Lenihan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' The crowd applauds Adam Armstrong as he leaves the pitch. Craig Conway steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 46' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Richard Smallwood is withdrawn and Dominic Samuel gets his opportunity.
- 51' Magnificent from Charlie Mulgrew! That is 17 goals in 387 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 56' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 63' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Josh Sims on, Sone Aluko off on 63 minutes.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Blackburn Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 72' A change in the Blackburn Rovers FC ranks — Dominic Samuel exits the field as Joe Nuttall enters on 72.
- 76' Goal! Charlie Mulgrew scores his 17 goal in 387 matches.
- 77' Modou Barrow is replacing Yakou Meite for the Reading FC side.
- 82' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 84' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Sam Baldock is replaced by Marc McNulty.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Corry Evans on 86 minutes.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 2
- 14
- 17
- 29
- 26
- 31
- 6
- 10
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Craig Conway 45'
- 8
Bench
- 13
- 27
- 25
-
32
Craig Conway ↑ 45'
-
9
Dominic Samuel ↑ 46'
- 24
- 30
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Yakou Meite ↓ Modou Barrow 77'
- 23
- 1
- 5
- 24
- 6
- 38
- 7
-
14
Sone Aluko ↓ Josh Sims 63'
- 3
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ Marc McNulty 84'
Bench
- 4
- 10
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 77'
- 28
-
29
Marc McNulty ↑ 84'
-
19
Josh Sims ↑ 63'
- 8
Coach
Paul Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 4 |
| John Swift | 3 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.48
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.3
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackburn Rovers FC or Reading FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Reading FC
56%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.