Stoke City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 46 games · 55 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Darren Blunden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Mar | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Mar | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Stoke City FC launch into their encounter with Reading FC.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Stoke City FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 10' Andy Yiadom, a Ghana , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' The home supporters are growing impatient. Stoke City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' Emiliano Martinez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Callum Harriott on 44 minutes.
- 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 59' 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 Sam Vokes suffering a number of foals already.
- 62' The referee calls foul for Garath McCleary. He receives a Yellow card.
- 62' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chris Gunter is hanging Callum Harriott on the field on 62 minute.
- 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jose Manuel Gomes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Sam Vokes is replaced by Benik Afobe on 70 minute.
- 73' Oghenekaro Etebo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 77' Danny Batth is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 80' A tactical swap from Stoke City FC — Bojan on, Thibaud Verlinden off on 80 minutes.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Stoke City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' Daniel Loader is replacing John Swift for the Reading FC side.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for James McClean on 90.
- 90' Mame Birame Diouf is ready to make an impact after coming on for Tom Ince at the 90 minute mark.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Sam Vokes ↓ Benik Afobe 70'
- 8
- 1
- 17
- 30
- 15
- 4
- 11
-
7
Tom Ince ↓ Mame Birame Diouf 90'
- 14
-
31
Thibaud Verlinden ↓ Bojan 80'
Bench
-
18
Mame Birame Diouf ↑ 90'
-
9
Benik Afobe ↑ 70'
- 38
- 5
- 16
- 32
-
27
Bojan ↑ 80'
Coach
Nathan Jones
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 12
-
10
John Swift ↓ Daniel Namaso 89'
-
15
Callum Harriott ↓ Chris Gunter 62'
- 3
- 26
- 16
- 19
-
48
Michael Olise ↓ Modou Barrow 62'
Bench
- 4
-
2
Chris Gunter ↑ 62'
- 5
- 42
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 62'
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↑ 89'
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 5 |
| Jacob Brown | 3 |
| John Swift | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Ben Wilmot | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| William Smallbone | 1 |
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.17
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Reading FC
57%
Stoke City FC or Reading FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
14%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
4.6%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 23% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.