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 | 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
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' And we are off! Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 6' A meaty challenge results in booking for Josh Sims on 6.
- 9' GOAL! Sam Baldock fires home to make it 0-1!
- 14' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 382 games and scored 441 goals.
- 19' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 19.
- 24' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 29' Daniel Namaso has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 34' Zak Vyner is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 39' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 44' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Jon Daði Boðvarsson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 45' Joe Mattock picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 46' Rotherham United FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by Jamie Proctor on 46 minutes.
- 51' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Jon Taylor makes way for Joe Newell at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 73' 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.
- 78' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Sam Baldock by Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on 79 minute.
- 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 86' Reading FC make a change. Josh Sims trudges off to be replaced by Daniel Loader on 86 minutes.
- 88' Reading FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- 90' What a moment for Joe Mattock! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Conor Washington | 1 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Chiedozie Ogbene | 1 |
| Jamie Lindsay | 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.