Thursday , 2 July 2026

Stoke City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Stoke City FC
0 – 0
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 6 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'
James McClean 24' Y
Danny Batth 64' Y
Jacob Brown 86' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Stoke City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Marsden
  • Referee Richard Wild
  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Andrew Fox

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

3
5
2
Stoke City FC 10 games · Avg 2.4 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-06 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC 2020-11-07 Reading FC 0–3 Stoke City FC 2020-06-20 Reading FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2019-12-14 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC 2019-03-16 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Reading FC H 0–0 D
30 Jan Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
22 Jan Watford FC H 1–2 L
19 Jan Rotherham United FC A 3–3 D
16 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–1 D
09 Jan Leicester City FC H 0–4 L
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Feb Stoke City FC A 0–0 D
29 Jan AFC Bournemouth H 3–1 W
24 Jan Preston North End FC A 0–0 D
19 Jan Coventry City FC H 3–0 W
09 Jan Luton Town FC A 0–1 L
02 Jan Huddersfield Town AFC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Stoke City FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 20' Ireland international James McClean has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 24' The referee calls foul for James McClean. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 29' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 39' A quiet spell here at Bet365 Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 49' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 54' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
  • 59' Morgan Fox has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 379 appearances.
  • 60' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. John Swift is replaced by Yakou Meite on 60 minute.
  • 64' Controversy at the stadium! Danny Batth argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 69' It’s high time Michael O'Neill made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 74' Stoke City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 79' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 83' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Jack Clarke is withdrawn and Jacob Brown gets his opportunity.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jacob Brown.
  • 87' Jordan Cousins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Allen on 87 minute.
  • 88' Michael Olise makes way for Sone Aluko at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
  • 89' A change in the Stoke City FC ranks — Steven Fletcher exits the field as Sam Vokes enters on 89.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael O'Neill

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Veljko Paunovic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2021-02-06 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC 2020-11-07 Reading FC 0–3 Stoke City FC 2020-06-20 Reading FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2019-12-14 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC 2019-03-16 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC

Stoke City FC Form

2021-02-06 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2021-01-30 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-22 Stoke City FC 1–2 Watford FC L 2021-01-19 Rotherham United FC 3–3 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-16 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC L

Reading FC Form

2021-02-06 Stoke City FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2021-01-29 Reading FC 3–1 AFC Bournemouth W 2021-01-24 Preston North End FC 0–0 Reading FC D 2021-01-19 Reading FC 3–0 Coventry City FC W 2021-01-09 Luton Town FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2021-01-02 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–2 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92 Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Stoke City FC or Draw 70%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Stoke City FC36% Draw34% Reading FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.79
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 54%
46%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Reading FC
64%
Stoke City FC or Reading FC
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Stoke City FC22% Draw58% Reading FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
13.9%
0 – 1
13%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.9%
0 – 3
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap Stoke City FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 21% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 20% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.