Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Reading FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Middlesbrough FC
Tue 14 Jul 2020 · 17:00 UTC Madejski Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
George Puscas 19' Y
Andy Rinomhota 58' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Graham Kane
  • Referee Gavin Ward
  • Referee Matt Foley
  • Referee Andy Woolmer

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

2
1
7
Reading FC 10 games · Avg 2.0 goals Middlesbrough FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-14 Reading FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2019-09-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Reading FC 2019-04-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Reading FC 2018-12-22 Reading FC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Middlesbrough FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
3/3
76+
4/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Middlesbrough FC
William Lankshear 6 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Reading FC vs Middlesbrough FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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 Liam Moore suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Madejski Stadium. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 19' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for George Puscas.
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' Middlesbrough FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' What a strike from Liam Moore! The score is 1-0.
  • 38' Middlesbrough FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 43' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 45' What a moment for Ashley Fletcher! That strike on 45 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 50' Middlesbrough FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 55' Middlesbrough FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 58' Andy Rinomhota catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 58.
  • 63' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 68' 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.
  • 72' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Michael Olise is withdrawn and Ayub Timbe gets his opportunity.
  • 73' The Middlesbrough FC manager makes a substitution. Ashley Fletcher departs to be replaced by Britt Assombalonga.
  • 77' Reading FC make a change. George Puscas trudges off to be replaced by Sam Baldock on 77 minutes.
  • 82' Patrick Roberts makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Middlesbrough FC are in front.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Liam Moore is replaced by Garath McCleary on 83 minute.
  • 86' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Anfernee Dijksteel is replaced by Paddy McNair.
  • 88' Middlesbrough FC ring the changes. Patrick Roberts has done his job and it is now time for Hayden Coulson to step up.
  • Full Time. Middlesbrough FC beats Reading FC

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bowen

Middlesbrough FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Warnock

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Chuba Akpom 3
Aaron Ramsey 2
Ashley Fletcher 2
Alen Halilovic 2
Matty Crooks 2
Britt Assombalonga 1
Marcus Forss 1
Lewis Wing 1

Head to Head

2020-07-14 Reading FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC 2019-09-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Reading FC 2019-04-27 Middlesbrough FC 2–1 Reading FC 2018-12-22 Reading FC 0–1 Middlesbrough FC

Reading FC Form

2020-07-14 Reading FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC L 2020-07-11 Charlton Athletic FC 0–1 Reading FC W 2020-07-07 Reading FC 0–0 Huddersfield Town AFC D 2020-07-04 Luton Town FC 0–5 Reading FC W 2020-06-30 Reading FC 0–3 Brentford FC L 2020-06-27 Derby County FC 2–1 Reading FC L

Middlesbrough FC Form

2020-07-14 Reading FC 1–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-07-11 Middlesbrough FC 1–3 Bristol City FC L 2020-07-08 Millwall FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W 2020-07-05 Middlesbrough FC 0–1 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2020-07-02 Hull City AFC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC L 2020-06-27 Stoke City FC 0–2 Middlesbrough FC W

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

✓ Correct
Reading FC26% Draw30% Middlesbrough FC44%
Actual: Middlesbrough FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
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

✓ Correct
Reading FC18% Draw50% Middlesbrough FC32%
Actual: 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.