Reading FC vs Nottingham Forest FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Nottingham Forest FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Nottingham Forest FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee Adam Crysell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 29 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Nottingham Forest FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 8' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Danny Fox.
- 13' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Matty Cash, a Poland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 23' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. John Swift makes it 1-0.
- 28' 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.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Omar Richards.
- 37' The travelling Nottingham Forest FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Jack Colback has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 38.
- 43' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 48' Nottingham Forest FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Nottingham Forest FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Daryl Murphy.
- 62' Jack Robinson is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 64' The Nottingham Forest FC manager makes a substitution. Daryl Murphy departs to be replaced by Lewis Grabban.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Lewis Baker. He replaces Omar Richards on 67 minute.
- 68' Diogo Goncalves gets the nod from Nottingham Forest FC. He replaces Joe Lolley and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 75' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Ovie Ejaria is withdrawn and Garath McCleary gets his opportunity.
- 80' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Nottingham Forest FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 82' Daniel Loader is replacing Jon Dadi Bodvarsson for the Reading FC side.
- 83' The referee calls foul for Tendayi Darikwa. He receives a Red card.
- 84' The crowd applauds Adlene Guedioura as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Yates steps in for Nottingham Forest FC.
- 87' GOAL! Jack Robinson scores on 87.
- Nottingham Forest FC will have plenty to reflect on. Reading FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 31
- 6
- 20
-
27
Omar Richards ↓ Lewis Baker 67'
- 10
- 35
- 7
- 17
- 3
-
18
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Garath McCleary 75'
Bench
- 2
- 24
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 75'
- 14
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 82'
- 28
-
16
Lewis Baker ↑ 67'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Nottingham Forest FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 24
-
9
Daryl Murphy ↓ Lewis Grabban 64'
- 11
- 27
- 4
- 1
-
23
Joe Lolley ↓ Diogo Goncalves 68'
- 14
-
5
Adlene Guedioura ↓ Ryan Yates 84'
- 6
Bench
-
7
Lewis Grabban ↑ 64'
- 15
-
22
Ryan Yates ↑ 84'
- 21
- 10
-
19
Diogo Goncalves ↑ 68'
- 43
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Keinan Davis | 2 |
| Philip Zinckernagel | 1 |
| Jack Robinson | 1 |
| Ryan Yates | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| Lewis Grabban | 1 |
| Sam Surridge | 1 |
| Ben Watson | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Nottingham Forest FC Form
2019-01-12
Reading FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-01-05
Chelsea FC
2–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2019-01-01
Nottingham Forest FC
4–2
Leeds United FC
W
2018-12-29
Millwall FC
1–0
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2018-12-26
Norwich City FC
3–3
Nottingham Forest FC
D
2018-12-22
Nottingham Forest FC
0–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Nottingham Forest FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Nottingham Forest FC
54%
Reading FC or Nottingham Forest FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Nottingham Forest FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.