Reading FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 13 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Tim Wood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | Birmingham City FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | Swansea City AFC | 14 | 26 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 14 | 25 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 14 | 24 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield United FC | 14 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth FC | 14 | 22 |
| 11 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 14 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 14 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 14 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 14 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 18 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 14 | 17 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 14 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 14 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 14 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 14 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 14 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 14 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 May | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 10 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 May | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
8%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
0-15
3/5
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/1
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
| Jack Moylan | 6 G | 3 A |
| Yousef Salech | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cian Ashford | 2 G | 2 A |
| Rubin Colwill | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Reading FC face off against Cardiff City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
- 8' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Leandro Bacuna.
- 13' 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 George Puscas suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 23' Cardiff City FC make a change. Marlon Pack trudges off to be replaced by Curtis Nelson on 23 minutes.
- 25' George Puscas does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 30' Robert Glatzel, a Germany forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cardiff City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' A goal from the Romania international George Puscas! He fires home on 40 to make it 2-0!
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Liam Moore.
- 45' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Ralls argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Callum Paterson. He replaces Will Vaulks on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 61' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 66' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Cardiff City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 80' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Yakou Meite on, Lucas Joao off on 80 minutes.
- 82' Lucas Boye is replacing George Puscas for the Reading FC side.
- 83' Goal! John Swift scores his 43 goal in 387 matches.
- 85' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Ovie Ejaria is replaced by Andy Rinomhota on 85 minute.
- 90' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Reading FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 17
- 4
-
31
Lucas Joao ↓ Yakou Meite 80'
- 29
- 5
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Lucas Boye 82'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Andy Rinomhota 85'
Bench
-
19
Yakou Meite ↑ 80'
-
8
Andy Rinomhota ↑ 85'
- 39
- 20
- 26
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 82'
- 16
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Marlon Pack ↓ Curtis Nelson 23'
- 7
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 8
- 19
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Isaac Vassell 46'
- 5
-
6
Will Vaulks ↓ Callum Paterson 46'
- 9
Bench
- 25
- 11
-
13
Callum Paterson ↑ 46'
-
10
Isaac Vassell ↑ 46'
- 27
-
16
Curtis Nelson ↑ 23'
- 20
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| George Puscas | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lee Tomlin | 1 |
| Rubin Colwill | 1 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Omari Kellyman | 1 |
| Junior Hoilett | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
43%
Reading FC or Cardiff City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.6%
2 – 0
11.6%
1 – 1
11.6%
0 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 25% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.