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 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Madejski Stadium!
- 5' Liam Moore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' Clark Robertson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' 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.
- 30' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 31' A stunning finish from Ovie Ejaria — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 36' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 41' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Mattock argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 54' Reading FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
- 58' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Jon Taylor is replaced by Ryan Williams.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Williams.
- 64' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jose Manuel Gomes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' The whistle greets Michael Ihiekwe as he departs to be replaced by Joe Newell.
- 72' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Yakou Meite by John O'Shea on 72 minute.
- 77' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 79' The Nigeria Semi Ajayi breaks the deadlock on 79 minutes. 1-1!
- 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' Modou Barrow has so much to prove this time. He replaces Garath McCleary on 86 minute.
- 89' Will Vaulks has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- 89' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 89 minute. Richie Towell leaves to be changed by Matty Crooks.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Lee Peltier | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 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.