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 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | 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' That's the starting whistle at Madejski Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' Andy Yiadom needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 48 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wigan Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 23' Kieffer Moore doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 26' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' 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.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' Pele was booked on 39.
- 44' Wigan Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Charlie Adam gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Pele and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan Byrne on 62 minutes.
- 65' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Gary Roberts by Lee Evans on 65 minute.
- 67' A stunning finish from Jamal Lowe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 72' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Cedric Kipre, a Ivory Coast , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 78' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yakou Meite.
- 79' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Michael Jacobs comes on to replace Gavin Massey.
- 84' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 88' Another substitution for Wigan Athletic FC to replace Joe Williams by Chey Dunkley on 88 minute.
- Wigan Athletic FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Charlie Savage | 1 |
| Nick Powell | 1 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 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.