Reading FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Stephen Child
9 games this season
🟨 4.9/game
⚽ 13.7 goals/game
🟥 4 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | Reading FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Nov | Derby County FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Oct | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/2
16-30
5/3
31-45
4/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/3
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Jack McGlynn | 5 G | 2 A |
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 4 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Reading FC face off against Stoke City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Stoke City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Gary Rowett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Stoke City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Leandro Bacuna gets a Yellow card.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Bruno Martins Indi made 395 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Against the run of play, Marc McNulty has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 47' Netherlands international Erik Pieters has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 48' Benik Afobe adds to his 0 season tally! Stoke City FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 53' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 58' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Stoke City FC's compact .
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for James McClean on 60.
- 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 66' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. John Swift is withdrawn and Modou Barrow gets his opportunity.
- 67' Time for substitution for Stoke City FC. Erik Pieters is replaced by Thomas Edwards.
- 69' Tom Ince doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' Yakou Meite has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marc McNulty on 72 minute.
- 77' Stoke City FC have won 422 goals from 395 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 82' Another change for Stoke City FC made on 82 minute. James McClean leaves to be changed by Darren Fletcher.
- 87' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Yiadom is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 89.
- 89' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Sam Clucas has done his job and it is now time for Ashley Williams to step up.
- 90' Against the run of play, Modou Barrow has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 2
- 24
- 20
- 12
-
10
John Swift ↓ Modou Barrow 66'
- 35
- 7
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↓ Sam Baldock 72'
- 3
-
29
Marc McNulty ↓ Yakou Meite 72'
Bench
-
21
Yakou Meite ↑ 72'
- 1
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 66'
- 19
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 72'
- 8
- 46
Coach
Paul Clement
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 38
- 23
-
3
Erik Pieters ↓ Thomas Edwards 67'
- 17
- 15
- 4
-
22
Sam Clucas ↓ Ashley Williams 89'
-
11
James McClean ↓ Darren Fletcher 82'
- 7
Bench
- 18
-
5
Ashley Williams ↑ 89'
-
30
Thomas Edwards ↑ 67'
-
24
Darren Fletcher ↑ 82'
- 25
- 19
- 32
Coach
Gary Rowett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 5 |
| Jacob Brown | 3 |
| John Swift | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Ben Wilmot | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| William Smallbone | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Stoke City FC 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Stoke City FC
60%
Reading FC or Stoke City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 2
7.7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 0
6.8%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 19% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.