Reading vs Middlesbrough, 2019-20 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Reading are hosting Middlesbrough
at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 1': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 1': Corner, Reading. Conceded by George Friend.
- 2': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Marvin Johnson.
- 3': Foul by Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough).
- 3': Tom McIntyre (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 3': Yakou Meite (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 8': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jonny Howson.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Liam Moore (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Puscas.
- 9': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 9': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
- 10': George Puscas (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 12': Yakou Meite (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Foul by George Saville (Middlesbrough).
- 14': Yakou Meite (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Gabriel Osho (Reading).
- 15': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by George Saville (Middlesbrough).
- 19': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 19': Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': George Puscas (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 21': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 22': Djed Spence (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 23': Attempt missed. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 27': Attempt saved. Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.
- 28': Attempt missed. Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Marvin Johnson with a cross.
- 29': Foul by Gabriel Osho (Reading).
- 29': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Corner, Reading. Conceded by George Saville.
- 33': Goal! Reading 1, Middlesbrough 0. Liam Moore (Reading) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Tyler Blackett with a headed pass following a corner.
- 34': Attempt missed. George Saville (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.
- 34': Offside, Middlesbrough. George Saville tries a through ball, but Djed Spence is caught offside.
- 36': Foul by Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough).
- 36': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Attempt missed. Djed Spence (Middlesbrough) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Marcus Tavernier with a cross.
- 40': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 41': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Tyler Blackett.
- 41': Attempt saved. Dael Fry (Middlesbrough) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Patrick Roberts with a cross.
- 42': John Swift (Reading) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Gabriel Osho.
- 42': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the left side of the six yard box is too high.
- 43': Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
- 43': Michael Olise (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 44': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Gabriel Osho.
- 45': Goal! Reading 1, Middlesbrough 1. Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Roberts with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+3': Attempt blocked. Djed Spence (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.
- 45'+3': Foul by Anfernee Dijksteel (Middlesbrough).
- 45'+3': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Reading 1, Middlesbrough 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Reading 1, Middlesbrough 1.
- 46': Foul by Liam Moore (Reading).
- 46': Patrick Roberts (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 47': Yakou Meite (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 48': Attempt missed. George Puscas (Reading) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Michael Olise with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 49': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 49': Marvin Johnson (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Corner, Middlesbrough. Conceded by Gabriel Osho.
- 50': Foul by Djed Spence (Middlesbrough).
- 50': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough).
- 53': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Gabriel Osho with a cross.
- 56': Attempt missed. Michael Olise (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andy Rinomhota.
- 58': Foul by Andy Rinomhota (Reading).
- 58': Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 62': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Michael Olise.
- 63': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Jonny Howson (Middlesbrough).
- 66': Attempt saved. Ashley Fletcher (Middlesbrough) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Roberts.
- 67': Foul by George Saville (Middlesbrough).
- 67': Michael Morrison (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jonny Howson.
- 69': Attempt missed. Liam Moore (Reading) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by John Swift with a cross following a corner.
- 72': Substitution, Reading. Ayub Timbe Masika replaces Michael Olise.
- 72': Foul by George Saville (Middlesbrough).
- 72': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Britt Assombalonga replaces Ashley Fletcher.
- 76': Attempt saved. Patrick Roberts (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Marcus Tavernier.
- 77': Substitution, Reading. Sam Baldock replaces George Puscas.
- 79': Attempt blocked. Marcus Tavernier (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by George Saville.
- 79': Attempt missed. George Friend (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.
- 80': Hand ball by Gabriel Osho (Reading).
- 82': Goal! Reading 1, Middlesbrough 2. Patrick Roberts (Middlesbrough) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Marvin Johnson with a cross.
- 83': Substitution, Reading. Jordan Obita replaces Tyler Blackett.
- 83': Substitution, Reading. Garath McCleary replaces Liam Moore.
- 86': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Patrick McNair replaces Anfernee Dijksteel.
- 87': Ayub Timbe Masika (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Foul by George Friend (Middlesbrough).
- 88': Substitution, Middlesbrough. Hayden Coulson replaces Patrick Roberts.
- 90'+1': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 90'+1': George Friend (Middlesbrough) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Ayub Timbe Masika (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Yakou Meite.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Reading 1, Middlesbrough 2.
- 0': Match ends, Reading 1, Middlesbrough 2.
Statistics
 MID |
REA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 11 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 4 |
| 43 | Possession | 57 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 165 | Accurate Passes | 259 |
| 274 | Passes | 373 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 7 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 22 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 66 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 23 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 21 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 16 | Effective Clearances | 25 |
| 16 | Clearances | 25 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 46 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 46 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | +26 | 80 |
Line-Ups
Reading (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Rafael (GK) |
| 16 | Tom Mcintyre |
| 4 | Michael Morrison |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett |
| 34 | Gabriel Osho |
| 10 | John Swift |
| 8 | Andy Rinomhota  |
| 21 | Michael Olise |
| 19 | Yakou Meite |
| 47 | George Puscas |
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 42 | Aynsley Pears (GK) |
| 3 | George Friend |
| 6 | Dael Fry |
| 21 | Marvin Johnson |
| 2 | Anfernee Dijksteel |
| 19 | Patrick Roberts |
| 22 | George Saville |
| 16 | Jonathan Howson |
| 11 | Ashley Fletcher |
| 7 | Marcus Tavernier |
| 29 | Djed Spence |
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