Bristol City vs Reading, 2019-20 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Bristol City are hosting Reading
at Ashton Gate, Bristol, 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': Attempt missed. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Famara Diédhiou with a headed pass.
- 3': Foul by Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City).
- 3': Omar Richards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Pedro Pereira.
- 8': Attempt blocked. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Pelé.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Niclas Eliasson with a cross.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Tommy Rowe (Bristol City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Niclas Eliasson.
- 9': Attempt blocked. Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 10': Attempt missed. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Famara Diédhiou.
- 12': Goal! Bristol City 1, Reading 0. Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Niclas Eliasson with a cross.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Brownhill.
- 14': Attempt blocked. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 14': Foul by Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City).
- 14': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 18': Foul by Tommy Rowe (Bristol City).
- 18': Tommy Rowe (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City).
- 20': Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yakou Meite.
- 20': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Taylor Moore.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Liam Moore (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Yakou Meite.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Miazga.
- 20': Attempt missed. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 25': Foul by Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City).
- 25': Michael Morrison (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Attempt saved. Yakou Meite (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria.
- 26': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Callum O'Dowda.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andreas Weimann.
- 28': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 28': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 28': Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City).
- 32': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 32': Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 37': Attempt blocked. Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Niclas Eliasson.
- 37': Foul by Omar Richards (Reading).
- 37': Niclas Eliasson (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 44': Attempt missed. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Yakou Meite.
- 45'+1': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Niclas Eliasson (Bristol City).
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Bristol City 1, Reading 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Bristol City 1, Reading 0.
- 46': Foul by Andy Rinomhota (Reading).
- 46': Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 46': Attempt saved. Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Famara Diédhiou.
- 46': Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Rafael Cabral.
- 47': Offside, Bristol City. Niclas Eliasson tries a through ball, but Famara Diédhiou is caught offside.
- 48': Foul by Josh Brownhill (Bristol City).
- 48': Pelé (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Attempt missed. George Puscas (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 50': Foul by Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City).
- 50': Omar Richards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Andy Yiadom (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andy Rinomhota.
- 58': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Foul by Famara Diédhiou (Bristol City).
- 62': Substitution, Reading. Lucas Boyé replaces George Puscas.
- 65': Attempt blocked. Lucas Boyé (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria.
- 65': Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 65': Foul by Liam Moore (Reading).
- 65': Liam Moore (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 68': Offside, Reading. Pelé tries a through ball, but Andy Yiadom is caught offside.
- 69': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 69': Foul by Josh Brownhill (Bristol City).
- 70': Attempt missed. Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Famara Diédhiou following a fast break.
- 72': Substitution, Bristol City. Antoine Semenyo replaces Famara Diédhiou.
- 72': Substitution, Bristol City. Jack Hunt replaces Niclas Eliasson.
- 73': Foul by Andy Rinomhota (Reading).
- 73': Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Substitution, Reading. Josh Barrett replaces Pelé.
- 79': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 81': Foul by Callum O'Dowda (Bristol City).
- 81': Michael Morrison (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Substitution, Reading. Lucas João replaces Michael Morrison.
- 81': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 81': Foul by Antoine Semenyo (Bristol City).
- 82': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Ashley Williams.
- 83': Attempt blocked. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 85': Substitution, Bristol City. Kasey Palmer replaces Callum O'Dowda.
- 87': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Josh Barrett with a cross.
- 87': Foul by Lucas Boyé (Reading).
- 87': Han-Noah Massengo (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Attempt saved. Lucas Boyé (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Liam Moore.
- 89': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Daniel Bentley.
- 90': Attempt saved. Kasey Palmer (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 90'+1': Foul by Lucas Boyé (Reading).
- 90'+1': Kasey Palmer (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ovie Ejaria (Reading).
- 90'+2': Kasey Palmer (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Kasey Palmer (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Hand ball by Kasey Palmer (Bristol City).
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Josh Barrett.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Bristol City 1, Reading 0.
- 0': Match ends, Bristol City 1, Reading 0.
Statistics
 REA |
BRC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 46.9 | Possession | 53.1 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 338 | Accurate Passes | 396 |
| 435 | Passes | 489 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 4 |
| 14 | Crosses | 16 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 74 | Long Balls | 82 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 44 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 8 | Blocked Shots | 9 |
| 12 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 20 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 16 |
| 15 | Effective Clearances | 19 |
| 15 | Clearances | 19 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Ashton Gate
Location: Bristol, England
Attendance: 21,419
Venue: Ashton Gate
Location: Bristol, England
Attendance: 21,419
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Bristol City (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Bentley (GK) |
| 23 | Taylor Moore |
| 29 | Ashley Williams |
| 25 | Tommy Rowe  |
| 32 | Pedro Pereira |
| 42 | Han-Noah Massengo |
| 8 | Josh Brownhill |
| 11 | Callum O'Dowda |
| 19 | Niclas Eliasson |
| 9 | Famara Diédhiou |
| 14 | Andreas Weimann |
Reading (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Rafael (GK) |
| 4 | Michael Morrison |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 5 | Matt Miazga |
| 14 | Ovie Ejaria |
| 29 | Pelé |
| 8 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 27 | Omar Richards |
| 17 | Andy Yiadom |
| 19 | Yakou Meite |
| 47 | George Puscas |
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