Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 8 games · 15 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
13%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 6 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Riverside Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 11' Brilliant from the ! Daniel Loader makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 11.
- 16' 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.
- 21' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' Lewis Wing does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 36' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Middlesbrough FC that had 388 games and scored 475 goals.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Britt Assombalonga makes it 2-1.
- 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 49' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' Jonathan Howson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 55.
- 60' Middlesbrough FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 63' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Callum Harriott is hanging Sam Baldock on the field on 63 minute.
- 66' Callum Harriott catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 66.
- 68' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Muhamed Besic is replaced by Adam Clayton.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Josh Barrett is hanging Garath McCleary on the field on 74 minute.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Ashley Fletcher is replaced by Marcus Tavernier.
- 86' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Britt Assombalonga by Jordan Hugill on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee shows Middlesbrough FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 2-1.
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 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Alen Halilovic | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Patrick Roberts | 1 |
| Marc Bola | 1 |
| Andy Carroll | 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.