Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steve Martin
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Mark Jones
- Referee Darren Blunden
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Dec | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Preston North End FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Madejski Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Reading FC and Middlesbrough FC.
- 5' George Friend has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Andy Yiadom needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 48 Yellow cards this season.
- 20' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Middlesbrough FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 38' Middlesbrough FC make a change. Ryan Shotton trudges off to be replaced by Paddy McNair on 38 minutes.
- 41' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Muhamed Besic.
- 46' Middlesbrough FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Middlesbrough FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' The 37-year-old Adam Clayton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
- 66' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Muhamed Besic has done his job and it is now time for Lewis Wing to step up.
- 67' Jordan Hugill is replacing Britt Assombalonga for the Middlesbrough FC side.
- 70' Another change for Reading FC made on 70 minute. Daniel Loader leaves to be changed by John Swift.
- 73' Andy Rinomhota is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
- 77' Middlesbrough FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by George Friend on 77.
- 79' The referee calls foul for George Saville. He receives a Yellow card.
- 82' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Josh Sims by Garath McCleary on 82 minute.
- 85' Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Omar Richards at the 85 minute mark.
- 90' Poor challenge from Tyler Blackett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Middlesbrough FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 24
- 27
- 35
- 7
- 17
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↓ John Swift 70'
- 3
-
19
Josh Sims ↓ Garath McCleary 82'
- 9
- 47
Bench
-
23
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 85'
- 4
- 1
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 82'
-
10
John Swift ↑ 70'
- 16
- 29
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 20
-
5
Ryan Shotton ↓ Paddy McNair 38'
-
37
Muhamed Besic ↓ Lewis Wing 66'
- 8
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 24
Bench
- 10
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 38'
- 6
- 31
-
26
Lewis Wing ↑ 66'
- 28
-
11
Jordan Hugill ↑ 67'
Coach
Tony Pulis
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Alen Halilovic | 2 |
| George Friend | 1 |
| Daniel Namaso | 1 |
| Tyrese Fornah | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
2018-12-22
Reading FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-12-15
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2018-12-08
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2018-12-01
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Aston Villa FC
L
2018-11-27
Preston North End FC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-11-24
Brentford FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.89
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.06
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
72%
Reading FC or Middlesbrough FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 17% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.