Reading FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Adrian Waters
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jun | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Jun | Stoke City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Birmingham City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Jun | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Jun | Fulham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Brentford FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' 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 Yakou Meite suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' Bryan Mbeumo does the damage! The net is bulging and Brentford FC surge ahead!
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Frank will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' Brentford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 38' Henrik Dalsgaard is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brentford FC tonight.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Brentford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 58' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Brentford FC that had 346 games and scored 510 goals.
- 60' Garath McCleary is replacing Michael Olise for the Reading FC side.
- 61' Brentford FC make a change. Bryan Mbeumo trudges off to be replaced by Joel Valencia on 61 minutes.
- 64' Josh Dasilva is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 65' Shandon Baptiste has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Dasilva on 65 minute.
- 67' A moment of madness from Pontus Jansson on 67 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Brentford FC will be frustrated.
- 69' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. John Swift is withdrawn and Charlie Adam gets his opportunity.
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 79' The travelling Brentford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 81' Fresh legs for Brentford FC! Mads Roerslev comes on to replace Henrik Dalsgaard.
- 82' The whistle greets Emiliano Hansen as he departs to be replaced by Kamohelo Mokotjo.
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Thomas Frank might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Joel Valencia adds to his 0 season tally! Brentford FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- With this win, Brentford FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 6
- 11
-
10
John Swift ↓ Charlie Adam 69'
- 8
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ George Puscas 60'
- 4
- 33
- 14
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ George Puscas 60'
Bench
- 24
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 60'
- 1
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 69'
- 29
-
47
George Puscas ↑ 60'
- 34
- 16
- 25
Coach
Mark Bowen
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 22
- 3
- 17
- 11
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↓ Shandon Baptiste 65'
- 18
- 1
-
19
Bryan Mbeumo ↓ Joel Valencia 61'
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 28
-
12
Kamohelo Mokotjo ↑ 82'
- 24
-
26
Shandon Baptiste ↑ 65'
-
35
Mads Roerslev ↑ 81'
- 31
- 21
-
16
Joel Valencia ↑ 61'
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Dasilva | 3 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 3 |
| Neal Maupay | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Joel Valencia | 1 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| Sone Aluko | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.1
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.51
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Brentford FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Brentford FC
72%
Reading FC or Brentford FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brentford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
10.2%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.