Derby County FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 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 Jarred Gillett
- Referee Andy Garratt
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Jun | Millwall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Manchester United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jun | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–3 | 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' What a night it is going to be! Derby County FC welcome Reading FC for this crunch clash at iPro Stadium.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Derby County FC that had 385 games and scored 452 goals.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Hamer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 13' The referee calls foul for Tom Lawrence. He receives a Yellow card.
- 18' Andre Wisdom is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Derby County FC so far.
- 23' The 37-year-old Sam Baldock has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 28' Craig Forsyth has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Martyn Waghorn made 385 appearances and scored 40 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 43' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bowen will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' Tom Lawrence makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Wayne Rooney makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 53' Derby County FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' The crowd applauds George Puscas as he leaves the pitch. Sam Baldock steps in for Reading FC.
- 62' Against the run of play, Andy Rinomhota has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' A quiet spell here at iPro Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' Fresh legs for Derby County FC! Graeme Shinnie comes on to replace Louie Sibley.
- 74' Graeme Shinnie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 74.
- 76' The crowd applauds Michael Olise as he leaves the pitch. Garath McCleary steps in for Reading FC.
- 79' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Chris Martin is replaced by Jason Knight on 79 minute.
- 80' Curtis Davies gets the nod from Derby County FC. He replaces Wayne Rooney and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Ayub Timbe has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ovie Ejaria on 82 minute.
- 87' Chris Martin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 24 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' Poor challenge from Duane Holmes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 12
- 3
- 2
- 37
- 41
- 10
-
9
Martyn Waghorn ↓ Duane Holmes 69'
-
19
Chris Martin ↓ Jason Knight 79'
-
32
Wayne Rooney C ↓ Curtis Davies 80'
-
40
Louie Sibley ↓ Graeme Shinnie 69'
Bench
- 21
-
33
Curtis Davies ↑ 80'
- 44
- 11
-
23
Duane Holmes ↑ 69'
- 25
-
4
Graeme Shinnie ↑ 69'
-
38
Jason Knight ↑ 79'
- 49
Coach
Phillip Cocu
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 6
-
27
Omar Richards ↓ Jordan Obita 82'
- 10
- 8
- 5
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Sam Baldock 61'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Ayub Timbe 82'
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Garath McCleary 76'
Bench
- 24
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 76'
-
11
Jordan Obita ↑ 82'
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 61'
- 26
- 4
- 29
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 82'
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Tom Lawrence | 3 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 2 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Curtis Davies | 1 |
Head to Head
Derby County FC Form
2020-06-27
Derby County FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2020-06-20
Millwall FC
2–3
Derby County FC
W
2020-03-08
Derby County FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2020-03-05
Derby County FC
0–3
Manchester United FC
L
2020-02-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–3
Derby County FC
W
2020-02-25
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Derby County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.48
Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Derby County FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Derby County FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Reading FC
54%
Derby County FC or Reading FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Derby County FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Derby County FC
| Handicap | Derby County FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.