Reading FC vs Millwall FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Millwall FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Millwall FC 46 games · 83 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Holme
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Tony Harrington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 28 Sep | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | Stoke City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Oct | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Brentford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Oct | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Reading FC and Millwall FC get this one started.
- 5' Tom Bradshaw needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 9' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jordan Obita makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 19' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Bowen will be considering his options from the bench.
- 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Millwall FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 34' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Sam Baldock adds to his 0 season tally! Reading FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Yiadom is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jon Dadi Bodvarsson. He replaces Shane Ferguson on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 58' Tyler Blackett is replacing Liam Moore for the Reading FC side.
- 63' A stunning finish from Jed Wallace — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shane Ferguson made 382 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 75' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. George Puscas is withdrawn and Yakou Meite gets his opportunity.
- 76' Pele is replacing Sam Baldock for the Reading FC side.
- 78' It is a substitution in Millwall FC team. Shaun Williams is replaced by Connor Mahoney on 78 minute.
- 83' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Millwall FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Millwall FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Millwall FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Liam Moore C ↓ Tyler Blackett 58'
- 11
- 10
- 8
- 17
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ Pele 76'
- 4
- 5
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Yakou Meite 75'
- 14
Bench
-
19
Yakou Meite ↑ 75'
-
24
Tyler Blackett ↑ 58'
- 12
- 15
- 1
-
29
Pele ↑ 76'
- 16
Coach
Mark Bowen
Millwall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Tom Bradshaw ↓ Matt Smith 78'
- 11
- 12
- 4
- 5
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Connor Mahoney 78'
- 7
- 3
- 33
- 16
Bench
-
23
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 46'
- 14
- 22
- 15
-
21
Connor Mahoney ↑ 78'
-
10
Matt Smith ↑ 78'
- 2
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jed Wallace | 3 |
| Andreas Voglsammer | 2 |
| Matt Smith | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Jake Cooper | 2 |
| Sam Baldock | 2 |
| Naby Sarr | 2 |
| Jordan Obita | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.54
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Millwall FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Millwall FC
53%
Reading FC or Millwall FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Millwall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 22% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 16% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Millwall FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

