Reading FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 46 games · 52 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Mark Pottage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Sep | Millwall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Blackburn Rovers FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Jamaica international Liam Moore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 8' Adam Armstrong does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackburn Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 13' The 32-year-old Darragh Lenihan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jose Manuel Gomes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' Blackburn Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 28' Pele has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 422 appearances.
- 32' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Yiadom is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 32.
- 37' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Michael Morrison will be fuming at that decision.
- 42' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Blackburn Rovers FC backline.
- 47' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bradley Dack makes it 0-2.
- 53' The travelling Blackburn Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' Yakou Meite is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom McIntyre at the 57 minute mark.
- 57' What a moment for John Swift! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Tyler Blackett on, Michael Morrison off on 65 minutes.
- 70' Blackburn Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lewis Holtby is hanging Adam Armstrong on the field on 70 minute.
- 73' The crowd applauds Corry Evans as he leaves the pitch. Bradley Johnson steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 77' Danny Graham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Sam Gallagher on 77 minute.
- 79' Blackburn Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 84' 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.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Boye. He replaces Lucas Joao on 87 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Elliott Bennett on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Blackburn Rovers FC players.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 10
- 17
- 4
-
31
Lucas Joao ↓ Lucas Boye 87'
- 29
- 33
- 47
- 14
-
16
Tom McIntyre ↓ Yakou Meite 57'
Bench
-
19
Yakou Meite ↑ 57'
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↑ 65'
- 27
- 8
- 20
- 26
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 87'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Sam Gallagher ↓ Danny Graham 77'
- 5
- 19
- 3
- 27
-
29
Corry Evans ↓ Bradley Johnson 73'
- 26
- 31
- 23
-
7
Adam Armstrong ↓ Lewis Holtby 70'
- 1
Bench
-
4
Bradley Johnson ↑ 73'
- 13
- 2
- 17
-
10
Danny Graham ↑ 77'
-
22
Lewis Holtby ↑ 70'
- 39
Coach
Tony Mowbray
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Adam Armstrong | 4 |
| John Swift | 3 |
| Ben Brereton | 2 |
| Charlie Mulgrew | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Joshua Laurent | 2 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2019-09-21
Reading FC
1–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-09-14
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–0
Millwall FC
W
2019-08-31
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2019-08-24
Blackburn Rovers FC
0–0
Cardiff City FC
D
2019-08-20
Hull City AFC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-08-17
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.38
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Blackburn Rovers FC 71% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
65%
Reading FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
8%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.