Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Gavin Ward
- 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Jul | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Jul | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Jul | Luton Town FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Brentford FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Jun | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Jul | Bristol City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jul | Millwall FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jul | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jul | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Jun | Stoke City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
30%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Middlesbrough FC for another epic battle.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Tom McIntyre is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 19' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Puscas.
- 24' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 29' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 33' Liam Moore does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 38' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. George Saville has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Ashley Fletcher doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 50' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Tyler Blackett has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Rinomhota on 58.
- 63' 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.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ayub Timbe is hanging Michael Olise on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' Another substitution for Middlesbrough FC to replace Ashley Fletcher by Britt Assombalonga on 73 minute.
- 77' Sam Baldock is replacing George Puscas for the Reading FC side.
- 82' Magnificent from Patrick Roberts! That is 10 goals in 199 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Liam Moore makes way for Garath McCleary at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 86' Another change for Middlesbrough FC made on 86 minute. Anfernee Dijksteel leaves to be changed by Paddy McNair.
- 88' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Patrick Roberts is replaced by Hayden Coulson on 88 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↓ Jordan Obita 83'
-
6
Liam Moore C ↓ Garath McCleary 83'
- 10
- 8
- 4
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Sam Baldock 77'
- 34
- 16
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Ayub Timbe 72'
Bench
- 2
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 83'
-
11
Jordan Obita ↑ 83'
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 77'
- 5
- 18
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 72'
Coach
Mark Bowen
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 42
- 21
- 11
- 3
- 6
- 16
- 22
- 7
- 29
- 2
- 19
Bench
- 20
-
17
Paddy McNair ↑ 86'
- 8
-
9
Britt Assombalonga ↑ 73'
- 26
- 25
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 88'
- 30
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 3 |
| Alen Halilovic | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Patrick Roberts | 1 |
| Marc Bola | 1 |
| Andy Carroll | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Middlesbrough FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.94
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Middlesbrough FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Middlesbrough FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Middlesbrough FC
74%
Reading FC or Middlesbrough FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
12.5%
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 2
9%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Middlesbrough FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.