Brighton & Hove Albion vs Reading, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League ChampionshipBrighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Reading
Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 Reading
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 1': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 1': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Paul McShane.
- 3': Attempt missed. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Glenn Murray.
- 3': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 7': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 8': Attempt missed. Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert with a cross following a corner.
- 13': Delay in match Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) because of an injury.
- 14': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 15': Attempt missed. Bruno (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert.
- 16': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 20': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 20': Jordon Mutch (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 21': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jamie Murphy.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 23': Attempt missed. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jamie Murphy with a cross.
- 27': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 27': Foul by Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 27': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 29': Sam Baldock (Brighton and Hove Albion) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Jamie Murphy following a fast break.
- 29': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 29': Jordon Mutch (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Attempt saved. Danny Williams (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tyler Blackett.
- 33': Attempt saved. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Glenn Murray with a headed pass.
- 34': Attempt saved. Roy Beerens (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Garath McCleary.
- 34': Corner, Reading. Conceded by David Stockdale.
- 34': Attempt missed. Yann Kermorgant (Reading) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Garath McCleary with a cross following a corner.
- 35': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Reading 0. Sam Baldock (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Bruno.
- 37': Attempt blocked. Danny Williams (Reading) right footed shot from more than 35 yards is blocked. Assisted by Garath McCleary.
- 38': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 39': Attempt missed. Paul McShane (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Roy Beerens with a cross following a corner.
- 40': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 40': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Foul by Yann Kermorgant (Reading).
- 42': Attempt saved. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Sam Baldock.
- 42': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 45': Foul by Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 45': Yann Kermorgant (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Reading 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Brighton and Hove Albion 1, Reading 0.
- 46': Attempt missed. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Dale Stephens.
- 47': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Paul McShane.
- 48': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 49': Bruno (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Roy Beerens (Reading).
- 52': Attempt blocked. Jamie Murphy (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Dale Stephens.
- 53': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Steve Sidwell tries a through ball, but Jamie Murphy is caught offside.
- 53': Foul by Bruno (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 53': Roy Beerens (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt missed. Roy Beerens (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Danny Williams.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Danny Williams (Reading) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Roy Beerens with a cross.
- 55': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 55': Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 56': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 2, Reading 0. Jamie Murphy (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Dale Stephens following a fast break.
- 57': Substitution, Reading. John Swift replaces Jordon Mutch.
- 59': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 59': Roy Beerens (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Attempt missed. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Jamie Murphy.
- 62': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Bruno tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 65': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 66': Danny Williams (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66': Foul by Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 67': Attempt blocked. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 68': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 68': Foul by George Evans (Reading).
- 68': George Evans (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Chris Gunter (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 69': Substitution, Reading. Liam Kelly replaces George Evans.
- 69': Foul by Yann Kermorgant (Reading).
- 69': Shane Duffy (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 70': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Attempt missed. Sam Baldock (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right.
- 72': Substitution, Reading. Lewis Grabban replaces Garath McCleary.
- 74': Foul by Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 74': Lewis Grabban (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Yann Kermorgant (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 75': Attempt missed. Chris Gunter (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a set piece situation.
- 77': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Tomer Hemed replaces Glenn Murray.
- 80': Goal! Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Reading 0. Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Jamie Murphy following a fast break.
- 82': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Chuba Akpom replaces Sam Baldock.
- 83': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Fikayo Tomori replaces Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 88': Foul by Bruno (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 88': Lewis Grabban (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 88': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Bruno.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Danny Williams (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Roy Beerens.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Danny Williams (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Tyler Blackett.
- 90'+4': Match ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Reading 0.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Brighton and Hove Albion 3, Reading 0.
Statistics
 REA |
BHA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 63.2 | Possession | 36.8 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 445 | Accurate Passes | 233 |
| 542 | Passes | 305 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 12 | Crosses | 19 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 82 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 45 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 14 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 17 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 17 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: American Express Stadium
Location: Falmer, England
Attendance: 29,613
Venue: American Express Stadium
Location: Falmer, England
Attendance: 29,613
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
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | David Stockdale (GK) |
| 5 | Lewis Dunk |
| 22 | Shane Duffy |
| 12 | Sébastien Pocognoli |
| 2 | Bruno |
| 14 | Steve Sidwell  |
| 6 | Dale Stephens |
| 15 | Jamie Murphy |
| 11 | Anthony Knockaert |
| 9 | Sam Baldock |
| 17 | Glenn Murray |
Reading (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 26 | Ali Al-Habsi (GK) |
| 16 | Liam Moore |
| 5 | Paul McShane |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett |
| 2 | Chris Gunter |
| 23 | Daniel Williams |
| 54 | Jordon Mutch |
| 6 | George Evans |
| 18 | Yann Kermorgant |
| 7 | Roy Beerens |
| 12 | Garath McCleary |
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