Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Steve Meredith
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Nov | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to New York Stadium that hosts another battle between Rotherham United FC and Reading FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 6' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. Josh Sims will be fuming at that decision.
- 9' What a strike from Sam Baldock! The score is 0-1.
- 14' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 19' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 24' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' Andy Yiadom, a Ghana , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joe Mattock suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Wales international Chris Gunter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 44' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Mattock on 45.
- 46' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Ryan Williams is replaced by Jamie Proctor.
- 51' Ryan Williams has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 23 cards already picked up this season.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Jon Taylor is withdrawn and Joe Newell gets his opportunity.
- 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 78' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jon Dadi Bodvarsson is hanging Sam Baldock on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 86' Another change for Reading FC made on 86 minute. Josh Sims leaves to be changed by Daniel Loader.
- 88' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Anssi Jaakkola gets a Yellow card.
- 90' Joe Mattock adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 4
- 5
- 13
- 7
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Joe Newell 68'
-
23
Ryan Williams ↓ Jamie Proctor 46'
- 24
Bench
- 17
-
15
Clark Robertson ↑ 46'
- 12
- 8
-
22
Joe Newell ↑ 68'
- 25
-
9
Jamie Proctor ↑ 46'
Coach
Paul Warne
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 2
- 24
- 12
- 10
- 35
- 7
- 3
-
19
Josh Sims ↓ Daniel Namaso 86'
- 9
- 46
Bench
-
23
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 79'
- 1
- 38
- 16
- 17
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 86'
- 47
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 3 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Lee Peltier | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Michael Morrison | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2018-12-15
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
2018-12-08
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-12-01
Norwich City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-11-27
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2018-11-24
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2018-11-10
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.21
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Reading FC
59%
Rotherham United FC or Reading FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.