Derby County FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Derby County FC vs Reading FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.
- Derby County FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
- Referee Adrian Waters
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Derby County FC gets underway.
- 3' GOAL! Duane Holmes fires home to make it 1-0!
- 8' Daniel Namaso is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Derby County FC so far.
- 13' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Lampard might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 18' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 23' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 28' The home supporters are growing impatient. Derby County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 38' Garath McCleary is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 40' Harry Wilson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 45' Derby County FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 46' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Sone Aluko on, Lewis Baker off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Derby County FC have won 452 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 63' Reading FC ring the changes. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has done his job and it is now time for Daniel Loader to step up.
- 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ovie Ejaria on 65 minutes.
- 66' GOAL! Sone Aluko scores on 66. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria
- 69' A moment of madness from Scott Malone on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Derby County FC will be frustrated.
- 73' Another change for Reading FC made on 73 minute. Modou Barrow leaves to be changed by Garath McCleary.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 80' Mason Bennett has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Marriott on 80 minute.
- 81' Duane Holmes catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 87' Duane Holmes makes way for David Nugent at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Derby County FC.
- 90' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! George Evans comes on to replace Harry Wilson.
- It finishes all square. Derby County FC and Reading FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 37
- 44
- 9
-
14
Jack Marriott ↓ Mason Bennett 80'
-
23
Duane Holmes ↓ David Nugent 87'
- 8
- 46
- 5
-
7
Harry Wilson ↓ George Evans 90'
Bench
- 41
-
28
David Nugent ↑ 87'
-
17
George Evans ↑ 90'
-
20
Mason Bennett ↑ 80'
- 35
- 48
- 49
Coach
Frank Lampard
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 31
- 6
- 20
- 10
- 35
- 7
-
17
Modou Barrow ↓ Garath McCleary 73'
- 3
-
16
Lewis Baker ↓ Sone Aluko 46'
- 18
Bench
- 2
- 24
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 73'
-
14
Sone Aluko ↑ 46'
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 63'
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Tom Lawrence | 3 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 2 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Tom Lawrence | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Reading FC
47%
Derby County FC or Reading FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.