Reading FC vs Hull City AFC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Hull City AFC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 46 games · 73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 06 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Hull City AFC.
- 5' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Keane Lewis-Potter made 383 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Jacob Greaves has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 145 appearances.
- 20' 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 Nathan Baxter suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Hull City AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' Scott Dann is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 40' Alen Halilovic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
- 45' England international Andy Carroll has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Dejan Tetek. He replaces Andy Yiadom on 46 minute.
- 47' A goal from the England international Andy Carroll! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-0!
- 52' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hull City AFC's shape.
- 55' The England Mallik Wilks breaks the deadlock on 55 minutes. 1-1!
- 58' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Femi Azeez comes on to replace Alen Halilovic.
- 63' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' Callum Elder gets the nod from Hull City AFC. He replaces Ryan Longman and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 74' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 74.
- 76' Fresh legs for Hull City AFC! Tyler Smith comes on to replace Josh Magennis.
- 81' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hull City AFC backline.
- 86' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' Callum Elder is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 10
-
17
Andy Yiadom ↓ Dejan Tetek 46'
- 24
- 15
- 9
- 28
- 21
-
7
Alen Halilovic ↓ Femi Azeez 58'
- 22
- 19
Bench
- 33
- 47
-
16
Dejan Tetek ↑ 46'
-
30
Femi Azeez ↑ 58'
- 11
- –
- 2
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 10
-
27
Josh Magennis ↓ Tyler Smith 76'
- 7
- 6
- 8
- 17
- 11
- 4
-
16
Ryan Longman ↓ Callum Elder 66'
- 24
Bench
-
22
Tyler Smith ↑ 76'
- 23
- 18
- 1
- 14
- 19
-
3
Callum Elder ↑ 66'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mallik Wilks | 2 |
| Andy Carroll | 2 |
| Keane Lewis-Potter | 2 |
| Kamil Grosicki | 2 |
| Jon Daði Boðvarsson | 1 |
| Andy Yiadom | 1 |
| Alfie Jones | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Hull City AFC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Hull City AFC
65%
Reading FC or Hull City AFC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.