Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Brentford FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Brentford FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 29 Sep 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 52' Leandro Bacuna
Josh McEachran 52' Y
Ollie Watkins 55' Y
Said Benrahma 63' Y
Neal Maupay 78' Y
Said Benrahma 86' R
Alan Judge 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Reading FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Alan Young
  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Billy Smallwood
  • Referee Mark Pottage

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

4
1
1
Brentford FC 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-29 Brentford FC 2–2 Reading FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Reading FC H 2–2 D
22 Sep Derby County FC A 1–3 L
18 Sep Ipswich Town FC A 1–1 D
15 Sep Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
01 Sep Nottingham Forest FC H 2–1 W
25 Aug Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Sep Brentford FC A 2–2 D
22 Sep Hull City AFC H 3–0 W
19 Sep Norwich City FC H 1–2 L
15 Sep Preston North End FC A 3–2 W
01 Sep Sheffield Wednesday FC H 1–2 L
25 Aug Aston Villa FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Brentford FC and Reading FC is underway.
  • 5' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brentford FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 11' What a strike from Neal Maupay! The score is 1-0.
  • 16' Henrik Dalsgaard, a Denmark , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 21' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' What a moment for Jon Dadi Bodvarsson! That strike on 25 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 30' Brentford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
  • 35' Brentford FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
  • 40' England international Josh Sims has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 50' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 52' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Leandro Bacuna will be fuming at that decision.
  • 55' It’s a booking for Brentford FC player. Ollie Watkins gets a Yellow card.
  • 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 63' A moment of madness from Said Benrahma on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Brentford FC will be frustrated.
  • 64' John Swift does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
  • 69' Sergi Canos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ollie Watkins on 69 minute.
  • 71' Kamohelo Mokotjo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Josh McEachran at the 71 minute mark.
  • 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 78' Poor challenge from Neal Maupay. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' The Brentford FC bench stirs into life. Romaine Sawyers is withdrawn and Alan Judge gets his opportunity.
  • 82' Another change for Reading FC made on 82 minute. Yakou Meite leaves to be changed by Sone Aluko.
  • 86' A moment of madness from Said Benrahma on 86 minutes earns him a Red card. Brentford FC will be frustrated.
  • 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yoann Barbet makes it 2-2.
  • 90' Alan Judge was booked on 90.
  • 90' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Liam Kelly is hanging John Swift on the field on 90 minute.
  • The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.

Lineups

Brentford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Clement

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Josh Dasilva 3
Bryan Mbeumo 3
Yakou Meite 2
Neal Maupay 2
Neal Maupay 1
Ollie Watkins 1
Jon Daði Boðvarsson 1
John Swift 1

Head to Head

2018-09-29 Brentford FC 2–2 Reading FC

Brentford FC Form

2018-09-29 Brentford FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2018-09-22 Derby County FC 3–1 Brentford FC L 2018-09-18 Ipswich Town FC 1–1 Brentford FC D 2018-09-15 Brentford FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2018-09-01 Brentford FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2018-08-25 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–0 Brentford FC L

Reading FC Form

2018-09-29 Brentford FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2018-09-22 Reading FC 3–0 Hull City AFC W 2018-09-19 Reading FC 1–2 Norwich City FC L 2018-09-15 Preston North End FC 2–3 Reading FC W 2018-09-01 Reading FC 1–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2018-08-25 Aston Villa FC 1–1 Reading FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.65 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Brentford FC or Reading FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Brentford FC43% Draw26% Reading FC31%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Reading FC
57%
Brentford FC or Reading FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC31% Draw44% Reading FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 59%
-0.5 41% — 59%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 17% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.