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 | 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
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' Reading FC have kicked off against Hull City AFC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Greg Docherty made 330 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Hull City AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' Tom Holmes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' The 27-year-old Tom Dele-Bashiru has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' Alen Halilovic is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 45' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Dejan Tetek is replacing Andy Yiadom for the Reading FC side.
- 47' Reading FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Andy Carroll on 45.
- 52' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mallik Wilks, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 55' A stunning finish from Mallik Wilks — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 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' A change in the Hull City AFC ranks — Ryan Longman exits the field as Callum Elder enters on 66.
- 71' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Hull City AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Abdul Rahman Baba on 74.
- 76' Tyler Smith has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Magennis on 76 minute.
- 81' Abdul Rahman Baba has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 86' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Callum Elder. He receives a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 1-1 Hull City AFC.
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 |
| Jarrod Bowen | 1 |
| Andy Yiadom | 1 |
| Jordan Obita | 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.