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 | 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
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
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Madejski Stadium!
- 5' 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.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Nick Powell makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Wigan Athletic FC are in front.
- 25' Sam Morsy needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 30' John Swift is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 36' Daniel Loader is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ovie Ejaria at the 36 minute mark.
- 41' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jose Manuel Gomes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 45' John Swift is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' A stunning finish from John Swift — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 50' Reading FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 50.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Antonee Robinson.
- 62' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lewis Baker is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 64' GOAL! Joe Garner scores on 64. Assisted by Nick Powell
- 67' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Garath McCleary is withdrawn and Callum Harriott gets his opportunity.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Michael Jacobs.
- 74' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Gavin Massey has done his job and it is now time for Kal Naismith to step up.
- 78' Another change for Wigan Athletic FC made on 78 minute. Nick Powell leaves to be changed by Leon Clarke.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' Wigan Athletic FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Scott Hogan scoring 1 goals.
- 89' Against the run of play, Modou Barrow has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 90' Brilliant from the ! Yakou Meite makes it 4-2 with a superb finish on 90.
- 90' Yakou Meite catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 90.
- 90' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Joe Garner departs to be replaced by Josh Windass.
- Another three points for Reading FC.
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 |
| Jayden Wareham | 1 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Jason Kerr | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Scott Hogan | 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.