Rotherham United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 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 Richard Wild
- Referee Ross Joyce
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Preston North End FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Bristol City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Brentford FC | H | 1–3 | L |
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' In just a few seconds New York Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Rotherham United FC and Reading FC.
- 5' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Joshua Laurent needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 15' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Wiles is hanging Clark Robertson on the field on 15 minute.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 26' Against the run of play, Michael Morrison has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 36' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Andy Yiadom made 394 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' A moment of madness from Angus MacDonald on 64 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 66' Ryan John Giles makes way for Kieran Sadlier at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- 71' Lucas Joao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 14 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 76' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Ovie Ejaria is withdrawn and Tom McIntyre gets his opportunity.
- 80' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 80 minute. Lewis Wing leaves to be changed by George Hirst.
- 81' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Freddie Ladapo is replaced by Florian Jozefzoon.
- 85' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 87' Lago Pontes Esteves is ready to make an impact after coming on for Andy Rinomhota at the 87 minute mark.
- 90' Tom Holmes gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Michael Olise and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Reading FC players.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 30
-
5
Lewis Wing ↓ George Hirst 80'
- 21
-
15
Clark Robertson ↓ Ben Wiles 15'
- 24
- 4
- 10
- 25
- 22
- 1
Bench
-
28
Florian Jozefzoon ↑ 81'
- 27
-
8
Ben Wiles ↑ 15'
- 26
-
17
Kieran Sadlier ↑ 66'
-
18
Trevor Clarke ↑ 66'
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 80'
Coach
Paul Warne
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 3
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 18
- 28
- 33
- 30
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Tom McIntyre 76'
-
7
Michael Olise ↓ Tom Holmes 90'
Bench
-
29
Tom Holmes ↑ 90'
- 24
- 9
- 47
- 22
-
5
Tom McIntyre ↑ 76'
-
2
Lago Pontes Esteves ↑ 87'
- 34
- 50
Coach
Veljko Paunovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Nombe | 3 |
| Lee Peltier | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Ovie Ejaria | 1 |
| Semi Ajayi | 1 |
| Daniel Kankam Kyerewaa | 1 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-02-27
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Reading FC
L
2021-02-23
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2021-02-20
Norwich City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-02-17
AFC Bournemouth
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-02-09
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2021-02-06
Preston North End FC
1–2
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.84
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Reading FC
73%
Rotherham United FC or Reading FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 23% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.