Reading FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Adam Matthews
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Feb | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Madejski Stadium as Reading FC face off against Rotherham United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It’s high time Jose Manuel Gomes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Rotherham United 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.
- 31' The England Ovie Ejaria breaks the deadlock on 31 minutes. 1-0!
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' Semi Ajayi, a Nigeria , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joe Mattock on 50 minutes.
- 54' Reading FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
- 58' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Williams is hanging Jon Taylor on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Ryan Williams gets a Yellow card.
- 64' A quiet spell here at Madejski Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 69' Jon Taylor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 15 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 70' The whistle greets Michael Ihiekwe as he departs to be replaced by Joe Newell.
- 72' John O'Shea is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yakou Meite at the 72 minute mark.
- 77' Emiliano Martinez is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 79' What a moment for Semi Ajayi! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 86' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Garath McCleary is replaced by Modou Barrow.
- 89' Will Vaulks catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
- 89' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Matty Crooks on, Richie Towell off on 89 minutes.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Yakou Meite ↓ John O'Shea 72'
- 24
- 6
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Modou Barrow 86'
- 10
- 3
- 26
- 22
- 16
- 19
-
18
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Callum Harriott 86'
Bench
-
4
John O'Shea ↑ 72'
- 2
- 5
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 86'
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 86'
- 43
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 15
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
-
13
Richie Towell ↓ Matty Crooks 89'
- 7
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Ryan Williams 58'
- 24
-
20
Michael Ihiekwe ↓ Joe Newell 70'
Bench
- 2
- 12
- 6
-
22
Joe Newell ↑ 70'
-
23
Ryan Williams ↑ 58'
-
17
Matty Crooks ↑ 89'
- 21
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 3 |
| Lee Peltier | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Semi Ajayi | 1 |
| Daniel Kankam Kyerewaa | 1 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-02-23
Reading FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-02-16
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-02-12
Hull City AFC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2019-02-02
Millwall FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2019-01-26
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.19
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
59%
Reading FC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.2%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.