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 1 games · 1 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 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackburn Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Ewood Park as Blackburn Rovers FC face off against Reading FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 3' GOAL! Ben Brereton scores on 3. Assisted by Lewis Holtby
- 6' Brilliant from the ! Adam Armstrong makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 6.
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 15' John Swift has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Blackburn Rovers FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tony Mowbray will be considering his options from the bench.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 36' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Tom McIntyre by Liam Moore on 36 minute.
- 41' Blackburn Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 46' A quiet spell here at Ewood Park. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' What a strike from Joe Rothwell! The score is 3-1.
- 59' George Puscas makes way for Sam Baldock at the 59 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 60' The crowd applauds Tyler Blackett as he leaves the pitch. Garath McCleary steps in for Reading FC.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Sam Baldock makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 64.
- 68' What an equalizer from Yakou Meite!
- 70' The Blackburn Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Ben Brereton is withdrawn and Sam Gallagher gets his opportunity.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Davenport on 71.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 78' Harry Chapman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Rothwell on 78 minute.
- 83' Gabriel Osho is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Swift at the 83 minute mark.
- 87' Sam Gallagher makes no mistake. The score reads 4-3 and Blackburn Rovers FC are in front.
- The final score is 4-3.
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.