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Reading FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Reading FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Sat 18 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' David Wheater
Tyler Blackett 25' Y
Liam Kelly 65' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Nick Kinseley
  • Referee James Linington
  • Referee Rob Merchant
  • Referee John Flynn

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

2
3
3
Reading FC 8 games · Avg 3.1 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-18 Reading FC 0–1 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug Bolton Wanderers FC H 0–1 L
11 Aug Nottingham Forest FC A 0–1 L
03 Aug Derby County FC H 1–2 L
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Aug Reading FC A 1–0 W
11 Aug Bristol City FC H 2–2 D
04 Aug West Bromwich Albion FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
38% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
27% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
3/5
16-30
6/1
31-45
3/4
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/5
76+
3/10
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bolton Wanderers FC
Sam Dalby 6 G
Thierry Gale 3 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Bolton Wanderers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' It looks surprising Bolton Wanderers FC does not make any changes. Liam Kelly has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for David Wheater.
  • 16' The 36-year-old Pawel Olkowski has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 21' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Tyler Blackett gets a Yellow card.
  • 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Phil Parkinson might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' Mark Beevers is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
  • 45' Republic of Ireland international David Meyler has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Will Buckley exits the field as Yanic Wildschut enters on 46.
  • 48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yanic Wildschut makes it 0-1.
  • 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 58' 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.
  • 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 65' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Liam Kelly on 65 minutes.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Luke Murphy is replaced by Gary O'Neil.
  • 70' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 73' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leandro Bacuna is hanging David Meyler on the field on 73 minute.
  • 78' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 81' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Craig Noone is withdrawn and Clayton Donaldson gets his opportunity.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. John Swift is replaced by Adrian Popa on 85 minute.
  • 90' 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 Andrew Taylor suffering a number of foals already.
  • The final score is 0-1.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Clement

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.78 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.18 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC25% Draw32% Bolton Wanderers FC43%
Actual: Bolton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 1.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
75%
Reading FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC16% Draw55% Bolton Wanderers FC29%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 0
4%
0 – 3
3.6%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 6% 93%
-1.5 7% — 93%
-1 7% 15% 77%
-0.5 23% — 77%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 24% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.