Coventry City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Coventry City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium.
- Coventry City FC 46 games · 95 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Jones
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee David Webb
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Reading FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 20 Oct | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Oct | Brentford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Oct | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
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' The game is set. Reading FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' It’s high time Veljko Paunovic made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dominic Hyam is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 23' Gustavo Hamer doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 28' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Coventry City FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' Leo Ostigard was booked on 38.
- 42' Controversy at the stadium! Gustavo Hamer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coventry City FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' 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.
- 62' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 66' The Portugal forward Lucas Joao breaks the deadlock on 66 minutes. 1-1!
- 71' Coventry City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 71.
- 73' Another substitution for Coventry City FC to replace Gustavo Hamer by Callum O'Hare on 73 minute.
- 76' Sensational shot from Matt Godden. Coventry City FC is back in the lead.
- 79' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Rose.
- 80' George Puscas is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Olise at the 80 minute mark.
- 82' Coventry City FC make a change. Fankaty Dabo trudges off to be replaced by Sam McCallum on 82 minutes.
- 83' Dominic Hyam was booked on 83.
- 85' Sam McCallum has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 87' Marko Marosi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 88' A change in the Coventry City FC ranks — Jordan Shipley exits the field as Jamie Allen enters on 88.
- The final score is 3-2.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 1
- 24
- 15
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Jamie Allen 88'
- 9
- 14
-
38
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Callum O'Hare 73'
- 2
- 4
-
23
Fankaty Dabo ↓ Sam McCallum 82'
Bench
- 19
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↑ 88'
-
11
Callum O'Hare ↑ 73'
- 13
- 6
-
21
Sam McCallum ↑ 82'
Coach
Mark Robins
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Liam Moore C ↓ Tom McIntyre 80'
- 3
- 8
- 24
- 4
- 18
- 28
- 33
- 30
-
7
Michael Olise ↓ George Puscas 80'
- 2
Bench
- 43
-
47
George Puscas ↑ 80'
- 22
-
5
Tom McIntyre ↑ 80'
- 15
- 38
- 34
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 4 |
| Gustavo Hamer | 3 |
| Matt Godden | 3 |
| John Swift | 2 |
| Jamie Allen | 2 |
| Andy Yiadom | 2 |
| Michael Rose | 2 |
| Sam McCallum | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.68
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Reading FC 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Reading FC
59%
Coventry City FC or Reading FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Coventry City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.