Reading FC vs Derby County FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Derby County FC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Derby County FC 46 games · 69 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Dec | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Swansea City AFC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jan | Reading FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Dec | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' Three points are at stake. Reading FC host Derby County FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Ghana international Abdul Rahman Baba has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Colin Kazim-Richards needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 25' Derby County FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' GOAL! Junior Hoilett fires home to make it 1-0!
- 42' 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.
- 45' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Reading FC make a change. Tyrell Ashcroft trudges off to be replaced by Felipe Araruna on 46 minutes.
- 51' Tom Holmes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Luke Southwood made 10 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Junior Hoilett makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 57' Derby County FC ring the changes. Luke Plange has done his job and it is now time for Colin Kazim-Richards to step up.
- 62' The 43-year-old Phil Jagielka has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 65' Another change for Reading FC made on 65 minute. Alen Halilovic leaves to be changed by Femi Azeez.
- 67' Derby County FC make a change. Jason Knight trudges off to be replaced by Ravel Morrison on 67 minutes.
- 72' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Derby County FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 77' The travelling Derby County FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Curtis Davies. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' Colin Kazim-Richards has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 86 minutes.
- 87' Magnificent from Colin Kazim-Richards! That is 13 goals in 385 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' Time for substitution for Reading FC. John Swift is replaced by Mamadi Camara.
- 90' It’s a booking for Derby County FC player. Nathan Byrne gets a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Reading FC 2-2 Derby County FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
10
John Swift ↓ Mamadi Camara 89'
- 24
- 9
- 23
- 28
- 21
-
7
Alen Halilovic ↓ Femi Azeez 65'
- 22
- 19
- 48
Bench
-
20
Felipe Araruna ↑ 46'
- 33
- 47
-
30
Femi Azeez ↑ 65'
-
32
Mamadi Camara ↑ 89'
- 12
- 5
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
Derby County FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
3
Craig Forsyth ↓ Festy Ebosele 57'
- 33
- 8
- 10
- 2
- 31
- 7
-
38
Jason Knight ↓ Ravel Morrison 67'
- 42
- 48
Bench
- 9
- 21
- 16
-
13
Colin Kazim-Richards ↑ 57'
-
11
Ravel Morrison ↑ 67'
-
36
Festy Ebosele ↑ 57'
- 43
Coach
Wayne Rooney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 3 |
| Tom Lawrence | 3 |
| Junior Hoilett | 2 |
| Colin Kazim-Richards | 2 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 1 |
| Curtis Davies | 1 |
| Yakou Meite | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Derby County FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.38
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
Derby County FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Derby County FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Derby County FC
60%
Reading FC or Derby County FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Derby County FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Derby County FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.