Bolton vs Reading: result 2-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 18Kick-off on November 21, 2017 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton
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What was the result of Bolton vs Reading?
Bolton and Reading drew 2-2 on November 21, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 18′R. BurkeBolton
- 23′D. PratleyBolton
- 76′L. MooreReading
- 83′L. BacunaReading (pen.)
Official lineup for Bolton vs Reading
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Bolton
4-2-3-1- 20A. Armstrong
- 14G. Madine
- 6J. Vela
- 10Sammy Ameobi
- 21D. Pratley
- 24K. Henry
- 15A. Robinson
- 32R. Burke
- 2M. Little
- 31D. Wheater
- 13Ben Alnwick
Reading
4-3-3- 17Modou Barrow
- 10J. Swift
- 19L. Bacuna
- 16D. Edwards
- 14S. Aluko
- 7R. Beerens
- 24T. Blackett
- 6L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 5Paul McShane
- 31A. Jaakkola
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bolton have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Reading have 5, 2 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2017 | Preston(away) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Norwich(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Sunderland(away) | 3-3 | Championship |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Fulham(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Oct 21, 2017 | QPR(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2017 | Wolves(home) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Nov 4, 2017 | Derby(away) | 4-2 | Championship |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Nottingham Forest(home) | 3-1 | Championship |
| Oct 28, 2017 | Middlesbrough(home) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Oct 21, 2017 | Sheffield Utd(away) | 1-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Bolton wins, 3 draws, 3 Reading wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2016 | Bolton 0-1 Reading | Championship |
| Nov 21, 2015 | Reading 2-1 Bolton | Championship |
| Mar 3, 2015 | Bolton 1-1 Reading | Championship |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Reading 0-0 Bolton | Championship |
| Jan 18, 2014 | Reading 7-1 Bolton | Championship |
| Aug 10, 2013 | Bolton 1-1 Reading | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Bolton score 0.8 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Reading score 1.2 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton | 0.8 | 1.9 | 1 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Reading | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bolton | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
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