Stoke City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 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 Steven Copeland
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Mark Scholes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Nov | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 0–1 | 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' That's the starting whistle at Bet365 Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Stoke City FC and Reading FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Liam Lindsay has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stoke City FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Gunter made 379 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' A meaty challenge results in booking for Charlie Adam on 36.
- 41' Stoke City FC is showing some good football. However, Stoke City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 46' Stoke City FC ring the changes. Thomas Edwards has done his job and it is now time for Tommy Smith to step up.
- 47' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 47.
- 52' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 57' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 62' Both keepers have barely been tested. Stoke City FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' Scott Hogan is replacing Sam Vokes for the Stoke City FC side.
- 65' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Garath McCleary is hanging Charlie Adam on the field on 65 minute.
- 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 71' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Lucas Joao by Lucas Boye on 71 minute.
- 76' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' The 35-year-old Sam Clucas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Nick Powell. He replaces Sam Clucas on 83 minute.
- 85' A moment of madness from Liam Moore on 85 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 88' Another change for Reading FC made on 88 minute. Sam Baldock leaves to be changed by Daniel Loader.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for James McClean.
- 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
9
Sam Vokes ↓ Scott Hogan 63'
- 1
-
2
Thomas Edwards ↓ Tommy Smith 46'
- 4
-
22
Sam Clucas ↓ Nick Powell 83'
- 11
- 7
- 5
- 24
- 6
Bench
-
14
Tommy Smith ↑ 46'
- 18
- 38
- 16
-
20
Scott Hogan ↑ 63'
-
25
Nick Powell ↑ 83'
- 37
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 24
- 6
- 8
-
9
Sam Baldock ↓ Daniel Namaso 88'
-
26
Charlie Adam ↓ Garath McCleary 65'
- 4
-
31
Lucas Joao ↓ Lucas Boye 71'
- 29
- 33
- 14
Bench
- 19
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 65'
-
15
Daniel Namaso ↑ 88'
- 1
-
18
Lucas Boye ↑ 71'
- 22
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 5 |
| Jacob Brown | 3 |
| Ben Wilmot | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Tyrese Campbell | 2 |
| John Swift | 2 |
| Sam Surridge | 2 |
| Dwight Gayle | 1 |
Head to Head
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.11
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
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
Stoke City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Reading FC
60%
Stoke City FC or Reading FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.