Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Reading FC — Championship .
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Akil Howson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Aug | Brentford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Middlesbrough FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 10' Ashley Fletcher needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Ovie Ejaria has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 27' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tom McIntyre on 27 minutes.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 37' 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 Rafael suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Lucas Boye argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Michael Morrison gets a Yellow card.
- 60' Marvin Johnson makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
- 65' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' Reading FC ring the changes. Andy Rinomhota has done his job and it is now time for George Puscas to step up.
- 68' Daniel Ayala is replacing Marc Bola for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 78' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 83' Middlesbrough FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Loader. He replaces Lucas Boye on 84 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Lewis Wing by George Saville on 86 minute.
- 90' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Marvin Johnson is withdrawn and Marcus Tavernier gets his opportunity.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 17
- 11
- 23
- 6
- 5
- 8
- 9
-
26
Lewis Wing ↓ George Saville 86'
-
27
Marc Bola ↓ Daniel Ayala 68'
- 2
Bench
- 42
-
4
Daniel Ayala ↑ 68'
-
22
George Saville ↑ 86'
-
7
Marcus Tavernier ↑ 90'
- 36
- 34
- 10
Coach
Jonathan Woodgate
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
- 10
-
8
Andy Rinomhota ↓ George Puscas 67'
- 17
- 4
- 33
-
18
Lucas Boye ↓ Daniel Namaso 84'
- 14
-
16
Tom McIntyre ↓ Lucas Joao 67'
Bench
- 24
-
15
Daniel Namaso ↑ 84'
- 20
- 26
-
31
Lucas Joao ↑ 67'
- 29
-
47
George Puscas ↑ 67'
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 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.19
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Reading FC
52%
Middlesbrough FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.