Reading FC vs Luton Town FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Luton Town FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Luton Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee Matt Foley
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Luton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Preston North End FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Oct | Fulham FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | Reading FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Oct | Fulham FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Madejski Stadium. Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Luton Town FC.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Luton Town FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Madejski Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 22' Against the run of play, Michael Morrison has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 25' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Bolton.
- 30' What a strike from Ovie Ejaria! The score is 2-0.
- 35' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Graeme Jones will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Alan Sheehan. He replaces Luke Bolton on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Luton Town FC's shape.
- 58' Another change for Luton Town FC made on 58 minute. Harry Cornick leaves to be changed by Andrew Shinnie.
- 63' 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 Jacob Butterfield suffering a number of foals already.
- 64' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Ovie Ejaria is replaced by Garath McCleary on 64 minute.
- 69' It is a substitution in Luton Town FC team. Jacob Butterfield is replaced by Kazenga LuaLua on 69 minute.
- 70' The whistle greets George Puscas as he departs to be replaced by Yakou Meite.
- 75' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Garath McCleary makes it 3-0.
- 80' Sam Baldock makes way for Daniel Loader at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 85' James Shea has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' George Puscas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Luton Town FC share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 8
- 17
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ Daniel Namaso 80'
- 4
- 5
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Yakou Meite 70'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Garath McCleary 64'
Bench
-
19
Yakou Meite ↑ 70'
- 24
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 64'
-
15
Daniel Namaso ↑ 80'
- 1
- 29
- 22
Coach
Mark Bowen
Luton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 29
- 2
- 7
- 6
- 36
- 3
- 28
- 19
-
14
Harry Cornick ↓ Andrew Shinnie 58'
-
22
Luke Bolton ↓ Alan Sheehan 46'
Bench
- 26
-
25
Kazenga Lualua ↑ 69'
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↑ 46'
- 17
-
11
Andrew Shinnie ↑ 58'
- 10
- 12
Coach
Graeme Jones
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yakou Meite | 4 |
| Jack Marriott | 3 |
| Kasey Palmer | 2 |
| Tom Holmes | 2 |
| Allan Campbell | 2 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Carlton Morris | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.97
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Luton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Luton Town FC
38%
Reading FC or Luton Town FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.1%
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 1
10.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.2%
0 – 1
4.2%
4 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Luton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Luton Town FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.