Sunday , 16 August 2026

Reading FC vs Preston North End FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2019-20
Reading FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Preston North End FC
Sat 19 Oct 2019 · 14:00 UTC Madejski Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Jordan Obita 8' Y
Y 16' David Nugent
Y 90' Ben Pearson
Matt Miazga 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Preston North End FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dean Whitestone
  • Referee Lee Venamore
  • Referee Mark Russell
  • Referee Lloyd Wood

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

6
1
3
Reading FC 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Preston North End FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-10-19 Reading FC 1–0 Preston North End FC 2019-03-30 Reading FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2018-09-15 Preston North End FC 2–3 Reading FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
21 Sep Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–2 L
14 Sep Middlesbrough FC A 0–1 L
Preston North End FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Oct Reading FC A 0–1 L
05 Oct Barnsley FC H 5–1 W
01 Oct Middlesbrough FC A 1–1 D
28 Sep Bristol City FC H 3–3 D
21 Sep Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W
14 Sep Brentford FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
70% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Preston North End FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Preston North End FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 8' The referee calls foul for Jordan Obita. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 13' Preston North End FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 16' Poor challenge from David Nugent. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 21' 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 Ben Pearson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 26' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 31' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 36' Paul Gallagher has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 41' Preston North End FC is showing some good football. However, Preston North End FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 46' Over 46 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 51' The travelling Preston North End FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 56' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Preston North End FC's compact .
  • 58' A change in the Preston North End FC ranks — Paul Gallagher exits the field as Alan Browne enters on 58.
  • 63' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 68' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Preston North End FC's shape.
  • 70' Jayden Stockley is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Barkhuizen at the 70 minute mark.
  • 75' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 84' Reading FC ring the changes. Pele has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Adam to step up.
  • 89' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Pearson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • Another three points for Reading FC.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bowen

Preston North End FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alex Neil

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lucas Joao 5
Daniel Johnson 4
John Swift 3
Brad Potts 2
Ched Evans 2
Leandro Bacuna 1
Sam Baldock 1
Scott Sinclair 1

Head to Head

2019-10-19 Reading FC 1–0 Preston North End FC 2019-03-30 Reading FC 2–1 Preston North End FC 2018-09-15 Preston North End FC 2–3 Reading FC

Reading FC Form

2019-10-19 Reading FC 1–0 Preston North End FC W 2019-10-05 Bristol City FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2019-10-01 Reading FC 1–4 Fulham FC L 2019-09-28 Swansea City AFC 1–1 Reading FC D 2019-09-21 Reading FC 1–2 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2019-09-14 Middlesbrough FC 1–0 Reading FC L

Preston North End FC Form

2019-10-19 Reading FC 1–0 Preston North End FC L 2019-10-05 Preston North End FC 5–1 Barnsley FC W 2019-10-01 Middlesbrough FC 1–1 Preston North End FC D 2019-09-28 Preston North End FC 3–3 Bristol City FC D 2019-09-21 Birmingham City FC 0–1 Preston North End FC W 2019-09-14 Preston North End FC 2–0 Brentford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Preston North End FC xG
I would bet for: Reading FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC44% Draw28% Preston North End FC28%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Preston North End FC
56%
Reading FC or Preston North End FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC29% Draw49% Preston North End FC22%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Preston North End FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 21% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 71% — 29%
+1 71% 17% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✗
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.