Ipswich Town FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Ipswich Town FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Portman Road Stadium.
- Ipswich Town FC 46 games · 84 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Matt Foley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Derby County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Ipswich Town FC have kicked off against Reading FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' With 1 assists to his name this season, Matthew Pennington is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Ipswich Town FC.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ipswich Town FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 12.
- 13' Nelson Oliveira has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Lambert will be considering his options from the bench.
- 19' Reading FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nelson Oliveira on 19.
- 24' Both keepers have barely been tested. Ipswich Town FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Liam Moore.
- 40' Aristote Nsiala has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Collins on 40 minute.
- 45' 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 James Collins suffering a number of foals already.
- 46' The crowd applauds James Bree as he leaves the pitch. Cole Skuse steps in for Ipswich Town FC.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 57' Aristote Nsiala has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 58' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Nelson Oliveira is replaced by Modou Barrow on 58 minute.
- 63' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 63 minutes.
- 65' Ipswich Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 65.
- 70' Ipswich Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' The 31-year-old John Swift has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 80' Callum Harriott is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 81' Callum Harriott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Garath McCleary on 81 minute.
- 83' What composure from Gwion Edwards! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 85' That is a Yellow card for Ipswich Town FC. Gwion Edwards will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Daniel Loader gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Ovie Ejaria and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Modou Barrow makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Modou Barrow on 90.
- It finishes all square. Ipswich Town FC and Reading FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 45
- 33
- 5
- 4
- 30
-
15
Teddy Bishop ↓ Gwion Edwards 46'
- 11
-
6
Trevoh Chalobah ↓ Gwion Edwards 46'
- 31
-
41
James Bree ↓ Cole Skuse 46'
-
39
James Collins ↓ Aristote Nsiala 40'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Cole Skuse ↑ 46'
- 23
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 46'
-
22
Aristote Nsiala ↑ 40'
- 21
- 9
Coach
Paul Lambert
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 12
- 10
- 3
- 26
-
22
Nelson Oliveira ↓ Modou Barrow 58'
- 16
- 19
-
18
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Daniel Namaso 89'
Bench
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 81'
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 58'
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 89'
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Gwion Edwards | 2 |
| Freddie Sears | 1 |
| Modou Barrow | 1 |
| Nelson Oliveira | 1 |
Ipswich Town FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.36
Ipswich Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Ipswich Town FC or Reading FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Ipswich Town FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Reading FC
64%
Ipswich Town FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.1%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Ipswich Town FC
| Handicap | Ipswich Town FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.