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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for Hull City AFC and Reading FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 6' What a moment for Jarrod Bowen! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 11' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hull City AFC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 16' GOAL! Jackson Irvine fires home to make it 2-0!
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 26' Omar Richards has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' That is a Yellow card for Hull City AFC. Jordy de Wijs will be fuming at that decision.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kamil Grosicki made 380 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Boye argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Puscas is hanging Lucas Boye on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joao Virginia suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Hull City AFC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 60' Andy Yiadom has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' Lucas Joao doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' Pele makes way for Charlie Adam at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 69' Jon Toral has so much to prove this time. He replaces Daniel Batty on 69 minute.
- 74' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Hull City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Honeyman is hanging Kamil Grosicki on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hull City AFC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stephen Kingsley on 90.
- 90' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Michael Morrison comes on to replace Andy Yiadom.
- Another three points for Hull City AFC.
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 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| Andy Yiadom | 1 |
| Alfie Jones | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 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.