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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' What a night it is going to be! Reading FC welcome Wigan Athletic FC for this crunch clash at Madejski Stadium.
- 5' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' Wigan Athletic 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.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from David Marshall, as he is very good at scoring at Madejski Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 23' Kieffer Moore does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 26' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andy Yiadom.
- 31' Wigan Athletic FC is showing some good football. However, Wigan Athletic FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 39' Pele was booked on 39.
- 44' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 46' Charlie Adam gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Pele and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Over 56 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 61' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 62' Wigan Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 62.
- 65' Lee Evans is ready to make an impact after coming on for Gary Roberts at the 65 minute mark.
- 67' A stunning finish from Jamal Lowe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' Leon Balogun has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 78' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yakou Meite on 78 minutes.
- 79' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Gavin Massey is replaced by Michael Jacobs.
- 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 88' Wigan Athletic FC make a change. Joe Williams trudges off to be replaced by Chey Dunkley on 88 minutes.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Wigan Athletic FC take all three points.
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 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Joe Garner | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Jason Kerr | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Charlie Hughes | 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.