Reading FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Barnsley FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee Mark Pottage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Feb | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Madejski Stadium!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' Magnificent from Yakou Meite! That is 47 goals in 383 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 22' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aapo Halme, as he is very good at scoring at Madejski Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' That is a Yellow card for Barnsley FC. Alex Mowatt will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Jordan Williams. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Clarke Odour by Luke Thomas on 46 minute.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Sollbauer argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 57' Another substitution for Barnsley FC to replace Marcel Ritzmaier by Mike-Steven Bahre on 57 minute.
- 60' George Puscas doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. George Puscas will be fuming at that decision.
- 64' The whistle greets Yakou Meite as he departs to be replaced by Garath McCleary.
- 69' Jacob Brown has been relatively quiet despite scoring 52 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 71' The crowd applauds Michael Olise as he leaves the pitch. Ayub Timbe steps in for Reading FC.
- 76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Williams made 390 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 79' A change in the Reading FC ranks — John Swift exits the field as Pele enters on 79.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 89' Clarke Oduor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Yakou Meite ↓ Garath McCleary 64'
- 11
-
10
John Swift ↓ Pele 79'
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 5
- 33
- 47
- 14
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Ayub Timbe 71'
Bench
- 24
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 64'
- 1
- 9
-
29
Pele ↑ 79'
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 71'
Coach
Mark Bowen
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 27
- 7
- 2
- 40
- 24
-
11
Conor Chaplin ↓ Patrick Schmidt 57'
-
22
Clarke Oduor ↓ Luke Thomas 46'
- 18
- 17
- 14
Bench
- 13
- 3
- 4
-
10
Mike-Steven Bahre ↑ 57'
-
16
Luke Thomas ↑ 46'
-
19
Patrick Schmidt ↑ 57'
- 28
Coach
Gerhard Struber
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 3 |
| Davis Keillor-Dunn | 3 |
| Lewis Wing | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| Michael Olise | 1 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Adam Phillips | 1 |
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.24
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Barnsley FC
57%
Reading FC or Barnsley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
9.4%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.