Reading vs Rotherham United, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League ChampionshipReading 2-1 Rotherham United
Reading 2-1 Rotherham United
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Attempt missed. Danny Ward (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Joe Mattock.
- 4': Attempt blocked. Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Richard Smallwood.
- 6': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
- 6': Attempt missed. Jordan Obita (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Garath McCleary with a cross following a corner.
- 9': Foul by Carlton Morris (Rotherham United).
- 9': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Will Vaulks (Rotherham United).
- 11': Delay in match Danny Williams (Reading) because of an injury.
- 13': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 13': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 14': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 17': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Will Vaulks (Rotherham United).
- 17': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card.
- 18': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 19': Attempt saved. Carlton Morris (Rotherham United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Danny Ward with a cross.
- 19': Goal! Reading 0, Rotherham United 1. Tom Adeyemi (Rotherham United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Roy Beerens with a cross.
- 22': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 22': Will Vaulks (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jordan Obita with a cross.
- 23': Attempt saved. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 28': Foul by Danny Ward (Rotherham United).
- 28': Garath McCleary (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Jon Taylor (Rotherham United).
- 31': Jordan Obita (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Attempt saved. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Roy Beerens.
- 34': Attempt missed. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 35': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Richard O'Donnell.
- 38': Attempt missed. Danny Ward (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Richard Smallwood.
- 39': Foul by John Swift (Reading).
- 39': Richard Smallwood (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Chris Gunter (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Joe Mattock (Rotherham United).
- 42': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Tyler Blackett.
- 43': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Jordan Obita.
- 43': Foul by Semi Ajayi (Rotherham United).
- 43': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Jon Taylor (Rotherham United).
- 45'+2': Garath McCleary (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+2': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Danny Ward.
- 45'+3': Corner, Rotherham United. Conceded by Danny Williams.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Reading 0, Rotherham United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Reading 0, Rotherham United 1.
- 45': Substitution, Reading. Liam Kelly replaces Yakou Meite.
- 46': Attempt saved. Garath McCleary (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Chris Gunter.
- 47': Offside, Reading. Liam Kelly tries a through ball, but Garath McCleary is caught offside.
- 49': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Liam Moore (Reading) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Liam Kelly with a cross.
- 52': Foul by Joe Mattock (Rotherham United).
- 52': Garath McCleary (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 55': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
- 57': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
- 58': Substitution, Rotherham United. Joe Newell replaces Carlton Morris.
- 59': Attempt missed. Jordan Obita (Reading) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Roy Beerens with a cross.
- 60': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Will Vaulks.
- 60': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 61': Attempt saved. Yann Kermorgant (Reading) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Garath McCleary with a cross.
- 61': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Richard O'Donnell.
- 62': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Semi Ajayi.
- 63': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Joe Mattock.
- 63': Attempt missed. Liam Kelly (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 63': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jon Taylor.
- 65': Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Jordan Obita (Reading).
- 65': Substitution, Reading. Lewis Grabban replaces Roy Beerens.
- 66': Goal! Reading 1, Rotherham United 1. Lewis Grabban (Reading) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Garath McCleary with a cross.
- 67': Attempt saved. Joe Newell (Rotherham United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 68': Delay in match Darnell Fisher (Rotherham United) because of an injury.
- 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72': Attempt saved. Yann Kermorgant (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Chris Gunter with a cross.
- 74': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jonson Clarke-Harris replaces Darnell Fisher.
- 77': Delay in match Richard O'Donnell (Rotherham United) because of an injury.
- 78': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 79': Goal! Reading 2, Rotherham United 1. John Swift (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by Chris Gunter.
- 82': Foul by Liam Moore (Reading).
- 82': Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Hand ball by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 83': Substitution, Rotherham United. Jerry Yates replaces Tom Adeyemi.
- 85': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Joe Mattock (Rotherham United).
- 85': Joe Mattock (Rotherham United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 86': Attempt saved. Lewis Grabban (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Garath McCleary with a cross.
- 86': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 86': Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Foul by Joe Newell (Rotherham United).
- 87': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Offside, Rotherham United. Joe Newell tries a through ball, but Jonson Clarke-Harris is caught offside.
- 90': Hand ball by Yann Kermorgant (Reading).
- 90'+1': Substitution, Reading. Adrian Popa replaces Garath McCleary.
- 90'+1': Adrian Popa (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90'+1': Foul by Joe Mattock (Rotherham United).
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Danny Williams (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 90'+2': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Richard O'Donnell.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Reading 2, Rotherham United 1.
- 90'+5': Match ends, Reading 2, Rotherham United 1.
Statistics
 ROT |
REA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 13 |
| 7 | Saves | 2 |
| 25.9 | Possession | 74.1 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 16 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 110 | Accurate Passes | 468 |
| 195 | Passes | 538 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 11 |
| 9 | Crosses | 42 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 68 | Long Balls | 60 |
| 23 | Accurate Long Balls | 35 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.6 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 18 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 34 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 34 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,711
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,711
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 7 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | +4 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Reading (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Ali Al-Habsi (GK) |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett |
| 16 | Liam Moore |
| 11 | Jordan Obita |
| 2 | Chris Gunter |
| 7 | Roy Beerens |
| 23 | Daniel Williams |
| 8 | John Swift |
| 18 | Yann Kermorgant |
| 12 | Garath McCleary |
| 19 | Yakou Meite |
Rotherham United (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Richard O'Donnell (GK) |
| 6 | Richard Wood |
| 15 | Semi Ajayi |
| 33 | Richard Smallwood |
| 3 | Joe Mattock  |
| 17 | Darnell Fisher |
| 4 | Will Vaulks |
| 24 | Tom Adeyemi |
| 9 | Daniel Ward |
| 11 | Jon Taylor |
| 10 | Carlton Morris |
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