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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' That's the starting whistle at Madejski Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Assisted by Michael Jacobs with the perfectly-timed delivery and Nick Powell makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 25' 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 Andy Yiadom suffering a number of foals already.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Reading FC have won 444 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 36' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Ovie Ejaria is replaced by Daniel Loader.
- 41' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 42' It’s a booking for Wigan Athletic FC player. Joe Garner gets a Yellow card.
- 45' John Swift does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 48' Goal! John Swift scores his 43 goal in 383 matches.
- 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Liam Moore on 50.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 57' Antonee Robinson is having his name booked by the referee on 57.
- 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 64' What a strike from Joe Garner! The score is 2-2.
- 67' Callum Harriott has so much to prove this time. He replaces Garath McCleary on 67 minute.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Michael Jacobs.
- 74' Kal Naismith gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Gavin Massey and will look to change the dynamic.
- 78' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leon Clarke is hanging Nick Powell on the field on 78 minute.
- 83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 88' Lewis Baker is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 89' Brilliant from the ! Modou Barrow makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 89.
- 90' The Ivory Coast Yakou Meite breaks the deadlock on 90 minutes. 4-2!
- 90' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Yakou Meite gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Joe Garner is withdrawn and Josh Windass gets his opportunity.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC share the spoils 3-2.
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 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Jayden Wareham | 1 |
| Kieffer Moore | 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.