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 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
13%
Clean Sheets
Derby County FC this season
Derby County FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Derby County FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/2
76+
1/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Derby County FC
| Bobby Clark | 2 G | 2 A |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 G | 1 A |
| Carlton Morris | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Reading FC and Derby County FC has kicked off!
- 5' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jason Knight made 389 appearances and scored 22 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Derby County FC's compact .
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Craig Forsyth, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 37' Junior Hoilett puts Reading FC on the lead.
- 42' 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 Phil Jagielka suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Joshua Laurent gets a Yellow card.
- 46' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Tyrell Ashcroft departs to be replaced by Felipe Araruna.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Veljko Paunovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' 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.
- 57' What a moment for Junior Hoilett! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 57' Colin Kazim-Richards has so much to prove this time. He replaces Luke Plange on 57 minute.
- 62' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Reading FC make a change. Alen Halilovic trudges off to be replaced by Femi Azeez on 65 minutes.
- 67' It is a substitution in Derby County FC team. Jason Knight is replaced by Ravel Morrison on 67 minute.
- 72' Derby County FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' Derby County FC have won 457 goals from 389 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 82' A moment of madness from Curtis Davies on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Derby County FC will be frustrated.
- 86' Colin Kazim-Richards makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Derby County FC are in front.
- 87' Colin Kazim-Richards does the damage! The net is bulging and Derby County FC surge ahead!
- 89' Mamadi Camara gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces John Swift and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Nathan Byrne has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Sone Aluko | 1 |
| Craig Forsyth | 1 |
| Duane Holmes | 1 |
| Harry Wilson | 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.