Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Geoff Russell
- Referee Andrew Davies
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Anthony Coggins
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | Reading FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Wigan Athletic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' The England Nick Powell breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 0-1!
- 25' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Ovie Ejaria has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 30' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jonas Olsson made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' Daniel Loader is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ovie Ejaria at the 36 minute mark.
- 41' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 42' Joe Garner picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' John Swift makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Reading FC are in front.
- 48' John Swift puts Reading FC on the lead.
- 50' A moment of madness from Liam Moore on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 55' Gavin Massey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 380 appearances.
- 57' Wigan Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 57.
- 62' Liam Moore has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 64' Against the run of play, Joe Garner has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 67' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Callum Harriott on, Garath McCleary off on 67 minutes.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Jacobs.
- 74' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Gavin Massey departs to be replaced by Kal Naismith.
- 78' Nick Powell makes way for Leon Clarke at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 83' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 88' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 89' Assisted by Andy Yiadom with the perfectly-timed delivery and Modou Barrow makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 90' Yakou Meite does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 90' Yakou Meite picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Garner departs to be replaced by Josh Windass.
- Wigan Athletic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Reading FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 12
- 10
- 17
- 3
- 26
- 16
- 19
-
18
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Daniel Namaso 36'
Bench
- 2
- 5
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 67'
- 42
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 36'
- 28
- 48
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
-
41
Joe Garner ↓ Josh Windass 90'
- 23
- 22
- 2
- 17
-
25
Nick Powell ↓ Leon Clarke 78'
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Kal Naismith 74'
- 12
- 30
Bench
-
28
Leon Clarke ↑ 78'
- 4
- 18
-
20
Kal Naismith ↑ 74'
- 40
- 21
-
10
Josh Windass ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Puscas | 3 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Joe Garner | 2 |
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Charlie Hughes | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2019-03-09
Reading FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-03-05
Derby County FC
2–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2019-03-02
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Middlesbrough FC
D
2019-02-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2019-02-13
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Stoke City FC
D
2019-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.64
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
49%
Reading FC or Wigan Athletic FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.