Newcastle vs Reading: result 4-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 17, 2016 at 06:45 PM (UTC)St. James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
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What was the result of Newcastle vs Reading?
Newcastle won 4-1 on August 17, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 20′I. HaydenNewcastle
- 45′G. McClearyReading (pen.)
- 50′M. RitchieNewcastle (pen.)
- 69′D. GayleNewcastle
- 89′D. GayleNewcastle
Official lineup for Newcastle vs Reading
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Newcastle
4-2-3-1- 17Ayoze Pérez
- 9D. Gayle
- 11M. Ritchie
- 12J. Shelvey
- 8V. Anita
- 20Yoan Gouffran
- 14I. Hayden
- 3P. Dummett
- 18C. Mbemba
- 2C. Clark
- 28M. Sels
Reading
4-2-3-1- 12G. McCleary
- 18Yann Kermorgant
- 8J. Swift
- 6G. Evans
- 11J. Obita
- 23Daniel Williams
- 4Joey van den Berg
- 7R. Beerens
- 2C. Gunter
- 5Paul McShane
- 26Ali Al Habsi
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Newcastle have 3 wins, 4 draws and 8 defeats; Reading have 4, 2 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2016 | Huddersfield(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Aug 5, 2016 | Fulham(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| May 15, 2016 | Tottenham(home) | 5-1 | Premier League |
| May 7, 2016 | Aston Villa(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Crystal Palace(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2016 | Wolves(away) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Aug 9, 2016 | Plymouth(home) | 2-0 | League Cup |
| Aug 6, 2016 | Preston(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| May 7, 2016 | Blackburn(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Apr 30, 2016 | Preston(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Newcastle wins, 1 draw, 1 Reading win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2013 | Newcastle 1-2 Reading | Premier League |
| Sep 29, 2012 | Reading 2-2 Newcastle | Premier League |
How many goals should we expect?
Newcastle score 1.3 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Reading score 0.9 and concede 1.5.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 1.3 | 1.6 | 3 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Reading | 0.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
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