Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Salisbury
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee James Mainwaring
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 Apr | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Hull City AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Middlesbrough FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' Paddy McNair needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 34 Yellow cards this season.
- 11' Daniel Loader adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 16' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 21' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 26' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' What a strike from Lewis Wing! The score is 1-1.
- 36' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 39' The DR Congo Britt Assombalonga breaks the deadlock on 39 minutes. 2-1!
- 44' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 49' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Middlesbrough FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 55.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 63' Callum Harriott is replacing Sam Baldock for the Reading FC side.
- 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Callum Harriott on 66.
- 68' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Muhamed Besic is withdrawn and Adam Clayton gets his opportunity.
- 73' Over 73 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Josh Barrett on, Garath McCleary off on 74 minutes.
- 79' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 81' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Ashley Fletcher is withdrawn and Marcus Tavernier gets his opportunity.
- 86' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Britt Assombalonga trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Hugill on 86 minutes.
- 90' George Saville is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading FC.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 18
- 23
- 5
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ Adam Clayton 68'
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 24
- 26
- 2
Bench
- 1
-
8
Adam Clayton ↑ 68'
- 19
- 39
-
28
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 81'
-
11
Jordan Hugill ↑ 86'
- 25
Coach
Tony Pulis
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Chris Gunter ↓ Michael Olise 74'
- 6
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Josh Barrett 74'
- 35
- 43
- 3
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ Callum Harriott 63'
- 26
- 16
- 19
- 18
Bench
- 32
- 38
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 63'
- 28
-
39
Josh Barrett ↑ 74'
- 46
-
48
Michael Olise ↑ 74'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Alen Halilovic | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Marvin Johnson | 1 |
| Liam Moore | 1 |
Middlesbrough FC Form
2019-04-27
Middlesbrough FC
2–1
Reading FC
W
2019-04-22
Nottingham Forest FC
3–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
2019-04-19
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Stoke City FC
W
2019-04-13
Middlesbrough FC
1–0
Hull City AFC
W
2019-04-09
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-04-06
Swansea City AFC
3–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.48
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Reading FC
47%
Middlesbrough FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Middlesbrough FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
12.8%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.