Reading FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2020-21

Reading FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Derby County FC

Mon 5 Apr 2021 · 14:00 UTC Madejski Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+7'

Liam Moore 50' Y

Joshua Laurent 83' Y

Overview

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Reading FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.

Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Derby County FC 15 games · 10 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Adam Crysell
Referee John Brooks
Referee Marc Perry
Referee Jonathan Moss

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

Reading FC 10 games · Avg 2.7 goals Derby County FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-04-05 Reading FC 3–1 Derby County FC 2020-09-12 Derby County FC 0–2 Reading FC 2020-06-27 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC 2019-12-21 Reading FC 3–0 Derby County FC 2019-01-19 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC

Recent Form

Reading FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Derby County FC	H	3–1	W
02 Apr	Barnsley FC	A	1–1	D
20 Mar	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	1–1	D
17 Mar	Birmingham City FC	A	1–2	L
13 Mar	Nottingham Forest FC	A	1–1	D
06 Mar	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	3–0	W

Derby County FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
05 Apr	Reading FC	A	1–3	L
02 Apr	Luton Town FC	H	2–0	W
20 Mar	Stoke City FC	A	0–1	L
16 Mar	Brentford FC	H	2–2	D
13 Mar	Millwall FC	H	0–1	L
10 Mar	Barnsley FC	A	0–0	D

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)

70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

7% Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Derby County FC

0-15

1/5

16-30

3/6

31-45

2/7

46-60

3/1

61-75

1/4

76+

4/7

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Derby County FC

Bobby Clark	3 G	2 A
Samuel Szmodics	3 G	1 A
Carlton Morris	1 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' KICK OFF: Reading FC gets underway.
5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Wayne Rooney will be considering his options from the bench.
15' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
20' It looks like no one’s ball. Derby County FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
30' Derby County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
35' Cornell MacDonald has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan Byrne on 35 minute.
40' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
45' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
47' A stunning finish from Michael Olise — that came from absolutely nowhere!
48' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michael Olise makes it 2-0.
50' Reading FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
57' What a moment for George Puscas! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
62' The supporters are chanting for Kamil Jozwiak. He replaces Louie Sibley on 62 minute.
67' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Omar Richards is replaced by Lewis Gibson.
72' It looks surprising Derby County FC does not make any changes. Craig Forsyth has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
77' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andre Wisdom is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
79' Brilliant from the ! Tom Lawrence makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 79.
81' A change in the Derby County FC ranks — Jack Stretton exits the field as Patrick Roberts enters on 81.
83' Joshua Laurent was booked on 83.
84' Goal! Lucas Joao scores his 62 goal in 392 matches.
89' Sone Aluko is replacing Yakou Meite for the Reading FC side.
Full Time. Reading FC beats Derby County FC

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Yakou Meite ↓ Lago Pontes Esteves 89'
6
Liam Moore C
3
Omar Richards ↓ Lewis Gibson 67'
29
Tom Holmes
8
Andy Rinomhota
17
Andy Yiadom
28
Joshua Laurent
33
Rafael
47
George Puscas ↓ Lucas Joao 81'
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Lago Pontes Esteves 89'
7
Michael Olise ↓ Alfa Semedo 81'

Bench

24
Sone Aluko ↑ 89'
9
Sam Baldock
18
Lucas Joao ↑ 81'
30
Alfa Semedo ↑ 81'
22
Luke Southwood
2
Lago Pontes Esteves ↑ 89'
15
Lewis Gibson ↑ 67'
48
Jeriel Dorsett
34
Dejan Tetek

Coach Veljko Paunovic

Derby County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Lucas Joao	3
Tom Lawrence	3
Junior Hoilett	2
Colin Kazim-Richards	2
Charlie Adam	1
Paul Mukairu	1
Jon Daði Boðvarsson	1
Sam Smith	1

Head to Head

Reading FC Form

2021-04-05 Reading FC 3–1 Derby County FC W 2021-04-02 Barnsley FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2021-03-20 Reading FC 1–1 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2021-03-17 Birmingham City FC 2–1 Reading FC L 2021-03-13 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2021-03-06 Reading FC 3–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W

Derby County FC Form

2021-04-05 Reading FC 3–1 Derby County FC L 2021-04-02 Derby County FC 2–0 Luton Town FC W 2021-03-20 Stoke City FC 1–0 Derby County FC L 2021-03-16 Derby County FC 2–2 Brentford FC D 2021-03-13 Derby County FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2021-03-10 Barnsley FC 0–0 Derby County FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.69 Reading FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.93 Derby County FC xG

I would bet for: Reading FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Reading FC56% Draw25% Derby County FC19%

Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes50% 0% No50%

Avg goals/match: 2.62

Actual: Yes — both scored

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

81%

Draw or Derby County FC

44%

Reading FC or Derby County FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Reading FC38% Draw46% Derby County FC16%

Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12.3%

1 – 0

11.5%

2 – 0

10.2%

2 – 1

9.3%

0 – 0

9.3%

0 – 1

5.8%

3 – 0

5.6%

3 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

5.1%

2 – 2

4.4%

0 – 2

3 – 2

2.6%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap	Reading FC covers	Push	Derby County FC covers
-2.5	13%	—	87%
-2	13%	17%	70%
-1.5	30%	—	70%
-1	30%	24%	46%
-0.5	54%	—	46%
+0.5	81%	—	19%
+1	81%	12%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet

40% ✓

Derby County FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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