Brighton vs Reading: result 3-0 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 34Kick-off on February 25, 2017 at 05:30 PM (UTC)The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex
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What was the result of Brighton vs Reading?
Brighton won 3-0 on February 25, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 35′S. BaldockBrighton
- 56′J. MurphyBrighton
- 80′A. KnockaertBrighton
Official lineup for Brighton vs Reading
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Brighton
4-4-2- 9S. Baldock
- 17G. Murray
- 11A. Knockaert
- 6D. Stephens
- 15J. Murphy
- 14S. Sidwell
- 5L. Dunk
- 22S. Duffy
- 2Bruno Saltor
- 12S. Pocognoli
- 13D. Stockdale
Reading
4-3-3- 12G. McCleary
- 18Yann Kermorgant
- 6G. Evans
- 23Daniel Williams
- 54J. Mutch
- 7R. Beerens
- 24T. Blackett
- 16L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 5Paul McShane
- 26Ali Al Habsi
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Brighton have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Reading have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2017 | Barnsley(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Ipswich(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Burton Albion(home) | 4-1 | Championship |
| Feb 5, 2017 | Brentford(away) | 3-3 | Championship |
| Feb 2, 2017 | Huddersfield(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2017 | Huddersfield(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Brentford(home) | 3-2 | Championship |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Barnsley(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Feb 4, 2017 | Ipswich(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Birmingham(away) | 1-0 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Brighton win, 3 draws, 2 Reading wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2016 | Brighton 1-2 Reading | League Cup |
| Aug 20, 2016 | Reading 2-2 Brighton | Championship |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Brighton 1-0 Reading | Championship |
| Oct 31, 2015 | Reading 1-1 Brighton | Championship |
| Mar 10, 2015 | Reading 2-1 Brighton | Championship |
| Dec 26, 2014 | Brighton 2-2 Reading | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Brighton score 1.9 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Reading score 1.5 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton | 1.9 | 1.2 | 5 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Reading | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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