Reading FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 46 games · 58 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Mark Pottage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Reading FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 11 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Nov | Derby County FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Queens Park Rangers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Michael Morrison is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Queens Park Rangers FC that had 378 games and scored 398 goals.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling Queens Park Rangers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 40' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 50' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 52' The deadlock is broken! John Swift gets on the scoresheet on 52 minutes.
- 57' England international Todd Kane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Ilias Chair gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Marc Pugh and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' 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' Another substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC to replace Geoff Cameron by Matthew Smith on 68 minute.
- 73' Marc Pugh is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Queens Park Rangers FC so far.
- 74' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Chris Gunter will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' Andy Rinomhota is ready to make an impact after coming on for Charlie Adam at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 83' Nahki Wells gets the nod from Queens Park Rangers FC. He replaces Bright Osayi-Samuel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. John Swift departs to be replaced by Michael Olise.
- 86' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Ovie Ejaria is replaced by Lucas Boye on 86 minute.
- The points are shared — Reading FC 1-0 Queens Park Rangers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 2
- 24
- 6
-
10
John Swift ↓ Michael Olise 84'
-
26
Charlie Adam ↓ Andy Rinomhota 75'
- 4
- 31
- 29
- 33
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Lucas Boye 86'
Bench
- 11
-
8
Andy Rinomhota ↑ 75'
- 15
- 1
- 5
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 86'
-
21
Michael Olise ↑ 84'
Coach
Mark Bowen
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Marc Pugh ↓ Ilias Chair 61'
-
5
Geoff Cameron ↓ Matthew Smith 68'
- 8
- 1
- 4
- 20
- 10
- 37
- 9
- 2
- 14
Bench
- 11
-
19
Ilias Chair ↑ 61'
-
21
Nahki Wells ↑ 83'
- 33
-
6
Matthew Smith ↑ 68'
- 12
- 3
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Swift | 4 |
| Lyndon Dykes | 3 |
| Jeff Hendrick | 2 |
| Tyler Roberts | 2 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| Jimmy Dunne | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| Luke Amos | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2019-12-26
Reading FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2019-12-21
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–2
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2019-12-14
Barnsley FC
5–3
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2019-12-11
Birmingham City FC
0–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2019-12-07
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–0
Preston North End FC
W
2019-11-30
Derby County FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.4
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
53%
Reading FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.1%
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.5%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.