Bolton Wanderers FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Macron Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Duncan
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Philip Dermott
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Walsall FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 0–6 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Macron Stadium!
- 5' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Pawel Olkowski has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 5 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Bolton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Remi Matthews made 318 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Craig Noone on 35 minutes.
- 40' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Modou Barrow is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 53' Chris Gunter is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andrew Taylor on 58 minutes.
- 60' Andy Rinomhota picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 61' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Chris Gunter by Garath McCleary on 61 minute.
- 63' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for John Swift on 63 minutes.
- 67' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Craig Noone is withdrawn and Will Buckley gets his opportunity.
- 72' Luca Connell makes way for Joe Pritchard at the 72 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
- 74' What a strike from Nelson Oliveira! The score is 0-1.
- 79' A tactical swap from Bolton Wanderers FC — Josh Magennis on, Pawel Olkowski off on 79 minutes.
- 83' Reading FC ring the changes. John Swift has done his job and it is now time for Tyler Blackett to step up.
- 88' A quiet spell here at Macron Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Jack Hobbs does the damage! The net is bulging and Bolton Wanderers FC surge ahead!
- 90' Daniel Loader has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nelson Oliveira on 90 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
16
Pawel Olkowski ↓ Josh Magennis 79'
- 31
- 3
-
12
Craig Noone ↓ Will Buckley 67'
- 10
- 4
- 8
- 19
- 20
- 14
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Joe Pritchard 72'
Bench
- 2
-
11
Will Buckley ↑ 67'
- 29
- 15
- 27
-
28
Josh Magennis ↑ 79'
-
34
Joe Pritchard ↑ 72'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Chris Gunter ↓ Garath McCleary 61'
- 6
-
10
John Swift ↓ Tyler Blackett 83'
- 35
- 7
- 14
- 17
- 3
- 26
-
22
Nelson Oliveira ↓ Daniel Namaso 90'
- 19
Bench
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↑ 83'
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 61'
- 15
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 90'
- 28
- 16
- 18
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dion Charles | 4 |
| Aaron Collins | 3 |
| Jon Bodvarsson | 2 |
| Yanic Wildschut | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Yanic Wildschut | 1 |
| Ben Elliott | 1 |
| Nelson Oliveira | 1 |
Head to Head
Bolton Wanderers FC Form
2019-01-29
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2019-01-25
Bristol City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2019-01-12
Bristol City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
5–2
Walsall FC
W
2019-01-01
Hull City AFC
6–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Reading FC
56%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.2%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.7%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Bolton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.