Reading vs Blackburn Rovers, 2019-20 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Reading are hosting Blackburn Rovers
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.
- 3': Foul by Corry Evans (Blackburn Rovers).
- 3': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 4': Foul by Pelé (Reading).
- 4': Stewart Downing (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 5': Attempt missed. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Stewart Downing following a set piece situation.
- 5': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 5': Greg Cunningham (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 8': Goal! Reading 0, Blackburn Rovers 1. Adam Armstrong (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Stewart Downing.
- 10': Adam Armstrong (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 10': Foul by Pelé (Reading).
- 15': Attempt missed. George Puscas (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 19': Attempt missed. Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Corry Evans.
- 21': Foul by Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers).
- 21': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Adam Armstrong (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Ovie Ejaria (Reading).
- 25': Foul by Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers).
- 25': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers).
- 28': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
- 28': Lucas João (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 30': Attempt saved. Stewart Downing (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Elliott Bennett.
- 30': Attempt blocked. Andy Yiadom (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift.
- 32': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Reading).
- 32': Greg Cunningham (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Andy Yiadom (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 33': Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Foul by Michael Morrison (Reading).
- 36': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 36': Foul by Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers).
- 37': Foul by Michael Morrison (Reading).
- 37': Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Michael Morrison (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 37': Foul by Derrick Williams (Blackburn Rovers).
- 39': Attempt blocked. Lucas João (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pelé.
- 40': Attempt missed. George Puscas (Reading) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the right.
- 42': Attempt missed. Pelé (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria.
- 43': Attempt missed. Liam Moore (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 44': Offside, Reading. Liam Moore tries a through ball, but George Puscas is caught offside.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Reading 0, Blackburn Rovers 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Reading 0, Blackburn Rovers 1.
- 47': Foul by Corry Evans (Blackburn Rovers).
- 47': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Corry Evans (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 47': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 48': Goal! Reading 0, Blackburn Rovers 2. Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Gallagher.
- 49': Hand ball by Lucas João (Reading).
- 51': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Greg Cunningham.
- 55': John Swift (Reading) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 56': Attempt saved. George Puscas (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Swift.
- 56': Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).
- 56': Jordan Obita (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57': Substitution, Reading. Yakou Meite replaces Tom McIntyre.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
- 57': Goal! Reading 1, Blackburn Rovers 2. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner.
- 59': Elliott Bennett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 61': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 65': Substitution, Reading. Tyler Blackett replaces Michael Morrison because of an injury.
- 68': Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift.
- 68': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by John Swift.
- 70': Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Lewis Holtby replaces Adam Armstrong.
- 72': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Elliott Bennett.
- 73': Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Bradley Johnson replaces Corry Evans.
- 73': Attempt missed. Lucas João (Reading) header from very close range misses to the left. Assisted by John Swift with a cross following a corner.
- 74': Foul by Lewis Holtby (Blackburn Rovers).
- 74': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Foul by Sam Gallagher (Blackburn Rovers).
- 76': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 77': Substitution, Blackburn Rovers. Danny Graham replaces Sam Gallagher.
- 77': Attempt missed. Danny Graham (Blackburn Rovers) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Stewart Downing with a cross following a corner.
- 77': Attempt missed. Lewis Holtby (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Bradley Dack.
- 79': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Greg Cunningham.
- 79': Greg Cunningham (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card.
- 81': Elliott Bennett (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 82': Attempt missed. Andy Yiadom (Reading) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Ovie Ejaria.
- 83': Attempt saved. Bradley Johnson (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Lewis Holtby.
- 84': Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 84': Foul by Lucas João (Reading).
- 85': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Reading).
- 85': Greg Cunningham (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Foul by Lewis Travis (Blackburn Rovers).
- 86': Pelé (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 87': Substitution, Reading. Lucas Boyé replaces Lucas João.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Liam Moore (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Yakou Meite.
- 88': Attempt missed. George Puscas (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Andy Yiadom with a cross.
- 89': Bradley Dack (Blackburn Rovers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 89': Foul by Andy Yiadom (Reading).
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Bradley Johnson (Blackburn Rovers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bradley Dack.
- 90'+2': Corner, Blackburn Rovers. Conceded by Rafael Cabral.
- 90'+3': Foul by Elliott Bennett (Blackburn Rovers).
- 90'+3': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Elliott Bennett (Blackburn Rovers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+3': Foul by Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
- 90'+3': Lucas Boyé (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Liam Moore (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by John Swift with a cross.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Reading 1, Blackburn Rovers 2.
- 0': Match ends, Reading 1, Blackburn Rovers 2.
Statistics
 BLK |
REA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 14 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 46.3 | Possession | 53.7 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 275 | Accurate Passes | 338 |
| 376 | Passes | 436 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 13 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 82 | Long Balls | 58 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 22 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 17 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 16 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 14 |
| 18 | Clearances | 14 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,906
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,906
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
Reading (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Rafael (GK) |
| 4 | Michael Morrison  |
| 16 | Tom Mcintyre |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 14 | Ovie Ejaria |
| 10 | John Swift |
| 29 | Pelé |
| 11 | Jordan Obita |
| 17 | Andy Yiadom |
| 31 | Lucas João |
| 47 | George Puscas |
Blackburn Rovers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Walton (GK) |
| 3 | Derrick Williams |
| 26 | Darragh Lenihan |
| 5 | Greg Cunningham |
| 31 | Elliott Bennett |
| 23 | Bradley Dack |
| 29 | Corry Evans |
| 27 | Lewis Travis |
| 9 | Sam Gallagher |
| 7 | Adam Armstrong |
| 19 | Stewart Downing |
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