Thursday , 2 July 2026

Derby County FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Derby County FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 12 Sep 2020 · 14:00 UTC iPro Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'
Graeme Shinnie 37' Y
Louie Sibley 45' Y
Nathan Byrne 47' Y
Y 64' Michael Olise
Y 65' Michael Olise
Y 90' Omar Richards

Overview

Match Preview

Derby County FC vs Reading FC — Championship at iPro Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee George Byrne
  • Referee Darren Bond
  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Referee Mark Russell

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

5
1
4
Derby County FC 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-09-12 Derby County FC 0–2 Reading FC 2020-06-27 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC 2019-12-21 Reading FC 3–0 Derby County FC 2019-01-19 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC 2018-08-03 Reading FC 1–2 Derby County FC

Recent Form

Derby County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep Reading FC H 0–2 L
22 Jul Birmingham City FC A 3–1 W
19 Jul Leeds United FC H 1–3 L
14 Jul Cardiff City FC A 1–2 L
11 Jul Brentford FC H 1–3 L
08 Jul West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–2 L
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep Derby County FC A 2–0 W
22 Jul Swansea City AFC H 1–4 L
18 Jul Blackburn Rovers FC A 3–4 L
14 Jul Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
11 Jul Charlton Athletic FC A 1–0 W
07 Jul Huddersfield Town AFC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to iPro Stadium that hosts another battle between Derby County FC and Reading FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Derby County FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 25' Craig Forsyth has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phillip Cocu might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 37' It’s a booking for Derby County FC player. Graeme Shinnie gets a Yellow card.
  • 40' The deadlock is broken! Lucas Joao gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Louie Sibley on 45 minutes.
  • 46' Ovie Ejaria adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 46' Nathan Byrne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Wisdom on 46 minute.
  • 47' Nathan Byrne is having his name booked by the referee on 47.
  • 52' Derby County FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 57' Derby County FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 62' The 25-year-old Max Bird has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' A tactical swap from Derby County FC — Wayne Rooney on, Graeme Shinnie off on 63 minutes.
  • 64' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Olise is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 64.
  • 65' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Michael Olise will be fuming at that decision.
  • 68' The supporters are chanting for Sone Aluko. He replaces Ovie Ejaria on 68 minute.
  • 73' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 78' Another change for Reading FC made on 78 minute. John Swift leaves to be changed by Sam Baldock.
  • 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Derby County FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 88' Tom Holmes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Michael Olise at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Omar Richards on 90.
  • Derby County FC will have plenty to reflect on. Reading FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Derby County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phillip Cocu

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Veljko Paunovic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-09-12 Derby County FC 0–2 Reading FC 2020-06-27 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC 2019-12-21 Reading FC 3–0 Derby County FC 2019-01-19 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC 2018-08-03 Reading FC 1–2 Derby County FC

Derby County FC Form

2020-09-12 Derby County FC 0–2 Reading FC L 2020-07-22 Birmingham City FC 1–3 Derby County FC W 2020-07-19 Derby County FC 1–3 Leeds United FC L 2020-07-14 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Derby County FC L 2020-07-11 Derby County FC 1–3 Brentford FC L 2020-07-08 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–0 Derby County FC L

Reading FC Form

2020-09-12 Derby County FC 0–2 Reading FC W 2020-07-22 Reading FC 1–4 Swansea City AFC L 2020-07-18 Blackburn Rovers FC 4–3 Reading FC L 2020-07-14 Reading FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2020-07-11 Charlton Athletic FC 0–1 Reading FC W 2020-07-07 Reading FC 0–0 Huddersfield Town AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19 Derby County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Derby County FC or Reading FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Derby County FC30% Draw28% Reading FC42%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Derby County FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Reading FC
70%
Derby County FC or Reading FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Derby County FC21% Draw46% Reading FC33%
Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
4%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Derby County FC

Handicap Derby County FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 21% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.