Cardiff City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Simon Hooper
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 29 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Cardiff City FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
- 5' Sean Morrison has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 8' What a strike from Yakou Meite! The score is 0-1.
- 13' Cardiff City FC is showing some good football. However, Cardiff City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 18' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Junior Hoilett suffering a number of foals already.
- 23' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 28' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 372 games and scored 398 goals.
- 38' 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.
- 43' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 45' A change in the Cardiff City FC ranks — Gavin Whyte exits the field as Leandro Bacuna enters on 45.
- 45' The referee calls foul for Sam Baldock. He receives a Yellow card.
- 50' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Curtis Nelson, as he is very good at scoring at Cardiff City Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 56' A moment of madness from Jazz Richards on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Marlon Pack has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 66' Charlie Adam has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 70' What composure from Callum Paterson! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 78' Reading FC ring the changes. John Swift has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Adam to step up.
- 83' A tactical swap from Reading FC — George Puscas on, Sam Baldock off on 83 minutes.
- 86' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Obita is withdrawn and Omar Richards gets his opportunity.
- 88' Cardiff City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sean Morrison.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 13
- 21
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Daniel Ward 45'
- 17
- 6
- 16
-
20
Gavin Whyte ↓ Leandro Bacuna 45'
Bench
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↑ 45'
- 11
- 1
- 22
-
23
Daniel Ward ↑ 45'
- 5
- 9
Coach
Neil Harris
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 6
-
11
Jordan Obita ↓ Omar Richards 86'
-
10
John Swift ↓ Charlie Adam 78'
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ George Puscas 83'
- 4
- 29
- 33
- 14
- 16
Bench
- 24
-
27
Omar Richards ↑ 86'
- 12
- 8
- 1
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 78'
-
47
George Puscas ↑ 83'
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| George Puscas | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Alfie Doughty | 1 |
| Will Vaulks | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Shane Long | 1 |
Cardiff City FC Form
2020-01-31
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2020-01-28
Cardiff City FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2020-01-18
Birmingham City FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2020-01-12
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Swansea City AFC
D
2020-01-01
Queens Park Rangers FC
6–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-12-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Reading FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Reading FC
64%
Cardiff City FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
9.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.1%
0 – 3
2.7%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 19% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.