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 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Brooks
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Stephen Child
5 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 13.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
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
25%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 1 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Reading FC and Stoke City FC.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Clement might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Stoke City FC have won 408 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
- 25' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stoke City FC backline.
- 30' Stoke City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' Leandro Bacuna catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 35.
- 40' The 34-year-old Tom Ince has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 42' GOAL! Marc McNulty fires home to make it 1-0!
- 47' A quiet spell here at . Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 48' Benik Afobe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Stoke City FC are in front.
- 53' Cuco Martina has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stoke City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' The referee calls foul for James McClean. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 66' Reading FC ring the changes. John Swift has done his job and it is now time for Modou Barrow to step up.
- 67' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Erik Pieters departs to be replaced by Thomas Edwards.
- 69' What a strike from Tom Ince! The score is 1-2.
- 72' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Marc McNulty is replaced by Yakou Meite.
- 77' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 82' The whistle greets James McClean as he departs to be replaced by Darren Fletcher.
- 87' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Andy Yiadom is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 89.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Ashley Williams. He replaces Sam Clucas on 89 minute.
- 90' The Gambia Modou Barrow breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 2-2!
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
| Steven Fletcher | 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.