Blackburn Rovers FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackburn Rovers FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Ewood Park.
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee James Wilson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Reading FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 14 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Jul | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jul | Cardiff City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Jul | Leeds United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Jun | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 14 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jul | Luton Town FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Reading FC kicks off things out of here…
- 3' GOAL! Ben Brereton scores on 3. Assisted by Lewis Holtby
- 6' The England Adam Armstrong breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 2-0!
- 11' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' John Swift makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Reading FC are in front.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Tom McIntyre makes way for Liam Moore at the 36 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 41' Blackburn Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' England international Hayden Carter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bradley Johnson made 385 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 56' The England Joe Rothwell breaks the deadlock on 56 minutes. 3-1!
- 59' Time for substitution for Reading FC. George Puscas is replaced by Sam Baldock.
- 60' The supporters are chanting for Garath McCleary. He replaces Tyler Blackett on 60 minute.
- 64' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Baldock makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 68' Magnificent from Yakou Meite! That is 47 goals in 379 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 70 minute. Ben Brereton leaves to be changed by Sam Gallagher.
- 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jacob Davenport.
- 76' Blackburn Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' The Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Rothwell departs to be replaced by Harry Chapman.
- 83' Reading FC ring the changes. John Swift has done his job and it is now time for Gabriel Osho to step up.
- 87' Magnificent from Sam Gallagher! That is 42 goals in 348 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- The points are shared — Blackburn Rovers FC 4-3 Reading FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 2
- 27
- 26
- 37
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Jack Vale 78'
-
8
Joe Rothwell ↓ Harry Chapman 78'
-
20
Ben Brereton ↓ Sam Gallagher 70'
- 1
-
22
Lewis Holtby ↓ John Buckley 70'
- 41
Bench
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↑ 70'
- 19
-
11
Harry Chapman ↑ 78'
-
18
Jacob Davenport ↑ 70'
- 13
- 31
- 38
-
39
John Buckley ↑ 70'
-
44
Jack Vale ↑ 78'
Coach
Tony Mowbray
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↓ Jordan Obita 59'
-
27
Omar Richards ↓ Garath McCleary 59'
-
10
John Swift C ↓ Gabriel Osho 83'
- 8
- 4
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Sam Baldock 59'
-
16
Tom McIntyre ↓ Liam Moore 36'
- 21
Bench
-
6
Liam Moore ↑ 36'
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 59'
-
11
Jordan Obita ↑ 59'
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 59'
- 20
- 5
-
34
Gabriel Osho ↑ 83'
- 18
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 4 |
| John Swift | 3 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
| Ben Brereton | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
Head to Head
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2020-07-18
Blackburn Rovers FC
4–3
Reading FC
W
2020-07-14
Millwall FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2020-07-11
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2020-07-07
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2020-07-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–3
Leeds United FC
L
2020-06-30
Barnsley FC
2–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.75
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackburn Rovers FC or Reading FC 76% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Reading FC
57%
Blackburn Rovers FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
1 – 1
10.1%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — Blackburn Rovers FC
| Handicap | Blackburn Rovers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.