Wednesday , 30 September 2026

West Bromwich Albion FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2021-22
West Bromwich Albion FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 11 Dec 2021 · 15:00 UTC The Hawthorns HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 34' Alen Halilovic
Y 35' Alen Halilovic
Callum Robinson 63' Y
Callum Robinson 64' Y
Y 66' Dejan Tetek

Overview

Match Preview

West Bromwich Albion FC vs Reading FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.

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

6
2
West Bromwich Albion FC 8 games · Avg 1.9 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-11 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Reading FC 2020-02-12 Reading FC 1–2 West Bromwich Albion FC 2019-08-21 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Reading FC 2019-04-22 Reading FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2018-10-06 West Bromwich Albion FC 4–1 Reading FC

Recent Form

West Bromwich Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec Reading FC H 1–0 W
04 Dec Coventry City FC A 2–1 W
26 Nov Nottingham Forest FC H 0–0 D
23 Nov Blackpool FC A 0–0 D
20 Nov Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–1 L
06 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 1–1 D
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–1 L
04 Dec Hull City AFC H 1–1 D
27 Nov Swansea City AFC A 3–2 W
23 Nov Sheffield United FC H 0–1 L
20 Nov Nottingham Forest FC H 1–1 D
06 Nov Birmingham City FC A 2–1 W

Key Stats

38% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

West Bromwich Albion FC
Jimmy Morgan 3 G 3 A
Isaac Price 2 G 1 A
Callum Styles 2 G
Aune Heggebo 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against West Bromwich Albion FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
  • 5' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Alen Halilovic has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Jordan Hugill is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
  • 20' West Bromwich Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' The referee has no hesitation. Alen Halilovic is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 34.
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Alen Halilovic on 35 minutes.
  • 40' West Bromwich Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
  • 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 55' West Bromwich Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 60' The 28-year-old Luke Southwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 62' The Ireland Callum Robinson breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-0!
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Robinson is booked for West Bromwich Albion FC — Yellow card on 63.
  • 63' Callum Robinson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 64' The referee calls foul for Callum Robinson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 66' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dejan Tetek on 66.
  • 68' Junior Hoilett is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dejan Tetek at the 68 minute mark.
  • 73' The energy levels are beginning to show. Veljko Paunovic might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 75' Another change for Reading FC made on 75 minute. Liam Moore leaves to be changed by George Puscas.
  • 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
  • 85' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jake Livermore, as he is very good at scoring at The Hawthorns with 5 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 86' The crowd applauds Callum Robinson as he leaves the pitch. Tom Fellows steps in for West Bromwich Albion FC.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. West Bromwich Albion FC take all three points.

Lineups

West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Valerien Ismael

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Veljko Paunovic

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Callum Robinson 2
Dwight Gayle 2
Kyle Bartley 2
Taylor Gardner-Hickman 2
Dwight Gayle 2
Kyle Bartley 1
Harvey Barnes 1
Ovie Ejaria 1

Head to Head

2021-12-11 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Reading FC 2020-02-12 Reading FC 1–2 West Bromwich Albion FC 2019-08-21 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Reading FC 2019-04-22 Reading FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC 2018-10-06 West Bromwich Albion FC 4–1 Reading FC

West Bromwich Albion FC Form

2021-12-11 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Reading FC W 2021-12-04 Coventry City FC 1–2 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2021-11-26 West Bromwich Albion FC 0–0 Nottingham Forest FC D 2021-11-23 Blackpool FC 0–0 West Bromwich Albion FC D 2021-11-20 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–0 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2021-11-06 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC D

Reading FC Form

2021-12-11 West Bromwich Albion FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2021-12-04 Reading FC 1–1 Hull City AFC D 2021-11-27 Swansea City AFC 2–3 Reading FC W 2021-11-23 Reading FC 0–1 Sheffield United FC L 2021-11-20 Reading FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D 2021-11-06 Birmingham City FC 1–2 Reading FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.29 West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
West Bromwich Albion FC48% Draw29% Reading FC23%
Actual: West Bromwich Albion FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Reading FC
52%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Reading FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
West Bromwich Albion FC30% Draw52% Reading FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
1.8%

Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC

Handicap West Bromwich Albion FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
41% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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