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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Reading FC to score. At the same time, Wigan Athletic FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 10' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Michael Morrison has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' Kieffer Moore is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 5 goals this season for the .
- 26' Reading FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 31' Wigan Athletic FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 36' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Wigan Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 39' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Pele.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 46' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Adam is hanging Pele on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 61' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 62' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 62.
- 65' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Gary Roberts has done his job and it is now time for Lee Evans to step up.
- 67' Magnificent from Jamal Lowe! That is 69 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Pele made 432 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 78' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yakou Meite.
- 79' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Gavin Massey departs to be replaced by Michael Jacobs.
- 84' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' Chey Dunkley has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Williams on 88 minute.
- 0-3 the final result. Reading FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| 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
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.