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 46 games · 80 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 | 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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Madejski Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Anfernee Dijksteel, a Suriname , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Middlesbrough FC's shape.
- 19' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. George Puscas will be fuming at that decision.
- 24' England international Jonathan Howson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 29' It looks surprising Middlesbrough FC does not make any changes. Aynsley Pears has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 33' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Liam Moore makes it 1-0.
- 38' Tyler Blackett has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 43' The 28-year-old Hayden Coulson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Ashley Fletcher does the damage! The net is bulging and Middlesbrough FC surge ahead!
- 50' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marcus Tavernier made 383 appearances and scored 29 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Rinomhota argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 63' Paddy McNair needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 68' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Middlesbrough FC backline.
- 72' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Michael Olise is replaced by Ayub Timbe on 72 minute.
- 73' The crowd applauds Ashley Fletcher as he leaves the pitch. Britt Assombalonga steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 77' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace George Puscas by Sam Baldock on 77 minute.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Patrick Roberts makes it 1-2.
- 83' Garath McCleary is replacing Liam Moore for the Reading FC side.
- 86' It is a substitution in Middlesbrough FC team. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Paddy McNair on 86 minute.
- 88' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Hayden Coulson on, Patrick Roberts off on 88 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Middlesbrough FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Ashley Fletcher | 2 |
| Alen Halilovic | 2 |
| Matty Crooks | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Liam Moore | 1 |
| Patrick Roberts | 1 |
| Marc Bola | 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.