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 46 games · 69 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 | 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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Derby County FC and Reading FC is underway.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phillip Cocu might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 13' Tom Lawrence was booked on 13.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 23 minutes.
- 28' Romania international George Puscas has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 33' It’s high time Phillip Cocu made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 38' 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.
- 43' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 44' Tom Lawrence makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 48' Wayne Rooney has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 53' Derby County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' Chris Gunter has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Sam Baldock has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Puscas on 61 minute.
- 62' GOAL! Andy Rinomhota fires home to make it 2-1!
- 67' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 69' Derby County FC make a change. Louie Sibley trudges off to be replaced by Graeme Shinnie on 69 minutes.
- 74' A moment of madness from Graeme Shinnie on 74 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Derby County FC will be frustrated.
- 76' The crowd applauds Michael Olise as he leaves the pitch. Garath McCleary steps in for Reading FC.
- 79' Derby County FC ring the changes. Chris Martin has done his job and it is now time for Jason Knight to step up.
- 80' The Derby County FC bench stirs into life. Wayne Rooney is withdrawn and Curtis Davies gets his opportunity.
- 82' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Ovie Ejaria is withdrawn and Ayub Timbe gets his opportunity.
- 87' Craig Forsyth has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 385 appearances.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Derby County FC. Duane Holmes will be fuming at that decision.
- 2-1 the final result. Reading FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Wayne Rooney | 1 |
| Conor Hourihane | 1 |
| Mason Mount | 1 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 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.