Hull City AFC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Reading FC — Championship .
- Hull City AFC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Philip Dermott
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 May | Bristol City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Apr | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 May | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Hull City AFC vs Reading FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 6' The England forward Jarrod Bowen breaks the deadlock on 6 minutes. 1-0!
- 11' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 16' Against the run of play, Jackson Irvine has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 21' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' A moment of madness from Jordy de Wijs on 30 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hull City AFC will be frustrated.
- 35' Kamil Grosicki has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 39' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 39.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Lucas Boye departs to be replaced by George Puscas.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hull City AFC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andy Yiadom.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 66' Lucas Joao is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 68' Another change for Reading FC made on 68 minute. Pele leaves to be changed by Charlie Adam.
- 69' The whistle greets Daniel Batty as he departs to be replaced by Jon Toral.
- 74' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
- 79' Hull City AFC make a change. Kamil Grosicki trudges off to be replaced by George Honeyman on 79 minutes.
- 84' Both keepers have barely been tested. Hull City AFC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 89' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hull City AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Stephen Kingsley on 90 minutes.
- 90' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Andy Yiadom is withdrawn and Michael Morrison gets his opportunity.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 36
- 11
- 5
- 1
- 4
- 2
- 20
-
8
Daniel Batty ↓ Jon Toral 69'
- 6
- 23
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Nouha Dicko 69'
Bench
-
18
George Honeyman ↑ 79'
- 25
- 13
-
14
Nouha Dicko ↑ 69'
-
10
Jon Toral ↑ 69'
- 3
- 19
Coach
Grant McCann
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 8
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↓ Michael Morrison 90'
- 20
- 31
-
29
Pele ↓ Charlie Adam 68'
- 5
-
18
Lucas Boye ↓ George Puscas 46'
Bench
- 1
- 39
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 68'
-
4
Michael Morrison ↑ 90'
-
47
George Puscas ↑ 46'
- 16
- 21
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Andy Carroll | 2 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
| Kamil Grosicki | 2 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| Andy Yiadom | 1 |
| Alfie Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Hull City AFC or Reading FC 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
72%
Draw or Reading FC
55%
Hull City AFC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hull City AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
8.7%
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 1
7.3%
2 – 0
6.9%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC 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 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.