Reading FC vs Fulham FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Fulham FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee Matt Foley
- Referee Samuel Lewis
- Referee Andy Woolmer
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Sep | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Reading FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 27 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Sep | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Aug | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Swift.
- 10' 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 Tom Cairney suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Tom Cairney makes it 0-1.
- 18' Andy Rinomhota is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fulham FC tonight.
- 20' Poor challenge from John Swift. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 26' Aleksandar Mitrovic adds to his 0 season tally! Fulham FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 29' Aleksandar Mitrovic adds to his 0 season tally! Fulham FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Boye. He replaces Josh Barrett on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Fulham FC's shape.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ovie Ejaria made 406 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Fulham FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 67' What a moment for Tom Cairney! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' Josh Onomah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Anthony Knockaert at the 69 minute mark.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Lucas Joao. He replaces George Puscas on 71 minute.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Liam Moore. He receives a Yellow card.
- 73' The Fulham FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Cairney departs to be replaced by Aboubakar Kamara.
- 76' The Fulham FC bench stirs into life. Joe Bryan is withdrawn and Maxime Le Marchand gets his opportunity.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Michael Olise. He replaces Ovie Ejaria on 79 minute.
- 84' Fulham FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' Magnificent from Yakou Meite! That is 47 goals in 382 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- Fulham FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 8
- 17
-
39
Josh Barrett ↓ Lucas Boye 46'
- 4
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Lucas Joao 71'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Michael Olise 79'
Bench
- 1
-
31
Lucas Joao ↑ 71'
- 29
- 5
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 46'
- 16
-
21
Michael Olise ↑ 79'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
24
Anthony Knockaert ↓ Josh Onomah 69'
- 14
- 18
- 5
- 9
- 1
- 13
- 4
- 10
- 8
-
23
Joe Bryan ↓ Maxime Le Marchand 76'
Bench
-
25
Josh Onomah ↑ 69'
- 43
-
47
Aboubakar Kamara ↑ 73'
-
20
Maxime Le Marchand ↑ 76'
- 19
- 21
- 12
Coach
Scott Parker
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aleksandar Mitrovic | 4 |
| Harry Wilson | 2 |
| Neeskens Kebano | 2 |
| Tom Cairney | 2 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 2 |
| Tosin Adarabioyo | 1 |
| Yakou Meite | 1 |
| Kenny Tete | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.13
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.16
Fulham FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.29
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
47%
Draw or Fulham FC
77%
Reading FC or Fulham FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fulham FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 3
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 1
5%
2 – 3
3.9%
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Fulham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 22% | 38% |
| +1.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +2 | 62% | 18% | 19% |
| +2.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.