Reading FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, Championship 2019-20 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 Kevin Johnson
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Mark Pottage
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Feb | Preston North End FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Madejski Stadium!
- 5' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 10' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' David Marshall has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 23' Kieffer Moore is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 26' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andy Yiadom.
- 31' John Swift is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Wigan Athletic FC so far.
- 36' Rafael is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 39' Controversy at the stadium! Pele argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Pele by Charlie Adam on 46 minute.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' Nathan Byrne is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 65' The crowd applauds Gary Roberts as he leaves the pitch. Lee Evans steps in for Wigan Athletic FC.
- 67' Magnificent from Jamal Lowe! That is 64 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 77' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Yakou Meite will be fuming at that decision.
- 79' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Gavin Massey departs to be replaced by Michael Jacobs.
- 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Chey Dunkley. He replaces Joe Williams on 88 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 17
- 9
-
20
Felipe Araruna ↓ Michael Olise 46'
- 4
-
29
Pele ↓ Charlie Adam 46'
- 33
- 14
Bench
- 24
- 8
- 1
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 46'
- 47
-
21
Michael Olise ↑ 46'
- 25
Coach
Mark Bowen
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 37
- 19
- 1
-
20
Joe Williams ↓ Chey Dunkley 88'
- 12
- 5
- 2
-
11
Gavin Massey ↓ Michael Jacobs 79'
-
18
Gary Roberts ↓ Lee Evans 65'
- 21
Bench
- 7
- 14
-
8
Lee Evans ↑ 65'
-
22
Chey Dunkley ↑ 88'
-
17
Michael Jacobs ↑ 79'
- 27
- 29
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| George Puscas | 3 |
| Joe Garner | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| John Swift | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Modou Barrow | 1 |
| Thelo Aasgaard | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2020-02-26
Reading FC
0–3
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-02-22
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Millwall FC
W
2020-02-15
Cardiff City FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2020-02-11
Wigan Athletic FC
2–2
Middlesbrough FC
D
2020-02-08
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Preston North End FC
L
2020-02-01
Leeds United FC
0–1
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.14
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Wigan Athletic FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
70%
Reading FC or Wigan Athletic FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.8%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 22% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.