Brentford FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Brentford FC vs Reading FC — Championship .
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Billy Smallwood
- Referee Mark Pottage
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Brentford FC have kicked off against Reading FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 11' Goal! Neal Maupay scores his 80 goal in 344 matches.
- 16' It’s high time Dean Smith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 21' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Ollie Watkins has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Brentford FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 50' Brentford FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 52' The referee calls foul for Leandro Bacuna. He receives a Yellow card.
- 55' Ollie Watkins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 55.
- 60' Brentford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 63' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Said Benrahma.
- 64' A goal from the England international John Swift! He fires home on 64 to make it 1-2!
- 69' Sergi Canos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ollie Watkins at the 69 minute mark.
- 71' A tactical swap from Brentford FC — Kamohelo Mokotjo on, Josh McEachran off on 71 minutes.
- 76' The home supporters are growing impatient. Brentford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 78' Neal Maupay is having his name booked by the referee on 78.
- 80' It is a substitution in Brentford FC team. Romaine Sawyers is replaced by Alan Judge on 80 minute.
- 82' Sone Aluko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yakou Meite on 82 minute.
- 86' The referee calls foul for Said Benrahma. He receives a Red card.
- 90' Yoann Barbet is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 90' The referee shows Brentford FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- 90' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace John Swift by Liam Kelly on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 22
- 1
- 29
- 6
- 4
- 10
-
19
Romaine Sawyers ↓ Alan Judge 80'
- 9
-
11
Ollie Watkins ↓ Sergi Canos 69'
- 26
Bench
- 23
- 28
- 8
-
18
Alan Judge ↑ 80'
-
12
Kamohelo Mokotjo ↑ 71'
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 69'
- 2
Coach
Dean Smith
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Yakou Meite ↓ Sone Aluko 82'
- 32
- 23
- 2
- 6
- 20
-
10
John Swift ↓ Liam Kelly 90'
- 7
-
17
Modou Barrow ↓ Josh Sims 71'
- 3
- 28
Bench
- 31
- 24
-
38
Liam Kelly ↑ 90'
- 35
-
14
Sone Aluko ↑ 82'
- 29
-
19
Josh Sims ↑ 71'
Coach
Paul Clement
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Dasilva | 3 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 3 |
| Neal Maupay | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Ollie Watkins | 1 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Joel Valencia | 1 |
Head to Head
Brentford FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.