Match Analysis: Reading vs Middlesbrough
Reading vs Middlesbrough ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Reading beat Middlesbrough 1-0.
Goals: T. Fornah (Reading, 28').
Reading had 27% possession to Middlesbrough's 73%, with 8.00 shots to 16.00.
D. Bouzanis (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 7.5.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Isaiah JonesYellow Card
MiddlesbroughT. FornahNormal Goal
ReadingJunior HoilettYellow Card
ReadingOut: R. McGreeIn: D. Watmore
MiddlesbroughOut: D. FryIn: M. Crooks
MiddlesbroughOut: S. LongIn: Lucas João
ReadingOut: S. HutchinsonIn: John Clarke
ReadingOut: M. ForssIn: M. Hoppe
MiddlesbroughTom McIntyreYellow Card
ReadingDean BouzanisYellow Card
ReadingOut: A. MowattIn: C. Boyd-Munce
MiddlesbroughMamadou LoumYellow Card
ReadingTEAM DATA
Match statistics
ReadingStatistic
Middlesbrough
27%
Possession
73%
8
Total Shots
16
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Blocked Shots
8
4
Shots Inside Box
13
4
Shots Outside Box
3
5
Corners
7
0
Offsides
1
8
Fouls
15
4
Yellow Cards
1
229
Total Passes
622
134
Accurate Passes
521
3
Goalkeeper Saves
2
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Reading
Formation 3-5-2 · Coach: P. Ince
Starting XI
- 3T. HolmesD
- 4S. HutchinsonD
- 5T. McintyreD
- 7S. LongF
- 8J. HendrickM
- 10T. InceF
- 17A. YiadomM
- 19T. FornahM
- 21D. BouzanisG
- 22M. LoumM
- 23J. HoilettM
Substitutes (7)
Middlesbrough
Formation 3-5-1-1 · Coach: C. Wilder
Starting XI
- 1Z. SteffenG
- 2I. JonesM
- 3R. GilesM
- 4A. MowattM
- 6D. FryD
- 8R. McGreeF
- 16J. HowsonM
- 17P. McNairM
- 21M. ForssF
- 26D. LenihanD
- 27M. BolaD
Substitutes (7)
- 13M. HoppeF
- 14T. SmithD
- 15A. DijksteelD
- 18D. WatmoreF
- 20C. Boyd-MunceM
- 23L. RobertsG
- 25M. CrooksM
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Reading
D. Bouzanis
Rating 7.5 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Reading
T. Fornah
Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Middlesbrough
D. Lenihan
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Reading
T. Holmes
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
5
Middlesbrough
P. McNair
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Reading
T. Mcintyre
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Reading vs Middlesbrough match analysis
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