Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Reading vs Preston

Reading vs Preston ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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Championship 2021-08-14 14:00 Select Car Leasing Stadium Regular Season - 2
Full Time
Reading

Reading

F. Azeez28'
J. Swift69'
2 - 1
Final score
Preston

Preston

61'D. Johnson
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Reading beat Preston 2-1.

Goals: F. Azeez (Reading, 28'), D. Johnson (Preston, 61'), J. Swift (Reading, 69').

Reading had 43% possession to Preston's 57%, with 12.00 shots to 13.00.

J. Swift (Reading) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

28'
F. AzeezNormal Goal
Reading
59'
Michael MorrisonYellow Card
Reading
61'
D. JohnsonPenalty
Preston
63'
Out: E. RiisIn: B. Potts
Preston
66'
Ethan BristowYellow Card
Reading
69'
J. SwiftLucas João
Reading
70'
Out: R. LedsonIn: B. Whiteman
Preston
81'
Out: G. CunninghamIn: S. Maguire
Preston
85'
Out: Lucas JoãoIn: G. Puşcaş
Reading
90+6'
Josh LaurentYellow Card
Reading
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Reading
Statistic
Preston
43%
Possession
57%
12
Total Shots
13
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
4
4
Blocked Shots
4
7
Shots Inside Box
8
5
Shots Outside Box
5
2
Corners
12
2
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
16
3
Yellow Cards
0
279
Total Passes
367
195
Accurate Passes
249
5
Goalkeeper Saves
0
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
J. Swift
Reading

J. Swift

Rating 7.9 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

3
Preston

D. Johnson

Rating 7.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

4
Reading

O. Azeez

Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Reading

A. Yiadom

Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

MODEL REVIEW

Prediction vs actual result

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