Reading FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 46 games · 51 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Apr | Hull City AFC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Apr | Swansea City AFC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 15 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Apr | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Reading FC get us underway at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' West Bromwich Albion FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Adam Reach is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Phillips argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Lucas Joao has been relatively quiet despite scoring 62 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 46' Conor Townsend makes way for Zac Ashworth at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from West Bromwich Albion FC.
- 51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jayson Molumby.
- 60' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Junior Hoilett suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Danny Drinkwater. He receives a Yellow card.
- 64' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kelvin Abrefa is hanging Terell Thomas on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' West Bromwich Albion FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' A tactical swap from West Bromwich Albion FC — Callum Robinson on, Adam Reach off on 72 minutes.
- 77' West Bromwich Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' Karlan Ahearne-Grant doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 80' Quevin is replacing Matt Phillips for the West Bromwich Albion FC side.
- 83' The crowd applauds Ovie Ejaria as he leaves the pitch. Brandon Barker steps in for Reading FC.
- 88' With 0 assists to his name this season, Danny Drinkwater is clearly more than just a goal scorer for West Bromwich Albion FC.
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. West Bromwich Albion FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
12
Terell Thomas ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 64'
- 15
- 23
- 4
- 18
- 1
- 28
- 21
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Brandon Barker 83'
- 5
-
19
Tom Dele-Bashiru ↓ Yakou Meite 83'
Bench
-
11
Yakou Meite ↑ 83'
- 24
-
33
Brandon Barker ↑ 83'
- 22
- 16
- 35
-
49
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 64'
Coach
Paul Ince
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
3
Conor Townsend ↓ Zac Ashworth 46'
- 5
-
10
Matt Phillips ↓ Quevin 80'
- 25
- 11
-
20
Adam Reach ↓ Callum Robinson 72'
- 18
- 6
- 14
Bench
- 16
-
7
Callum Robinson ↑ 72'
- 21
- 36
- 29
-
32
Quevin ↑ 80'
-
35
Zac Ashworth ↑ 46'
Coach
Steve Bruce
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taylor Gardner-Hickman | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 2 |
| Kyle Bartley | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
| Kyle Bartley | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2022-04-30
Reading FC
0–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2022-04-23
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2022-04-18
Nottingham Forest FC
4–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2022-04-15
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Blackpool FC
W
2022-04-09
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–3
Stoke City FC
L
2022-04-06
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or West Bromwich Albion FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
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
66%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
64%
Reading FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.