Reading vs Blackburn: result 3-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 40Kick-off on April 4, 2017 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading vs Blackburn?
Reading won 3-1 on April 4, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 14′Yann KermorgantReading
- 29′Yann KermorgantReading
- 77′E. BennettBlackburn
- 78′G. McClearyReading
Official lineup for Reading vs Blackburn
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Reading
4-2-3-1- 18Yann Kermorgant
- 38L. Kelly
- 8J. Swift
- 25A. Popa
- 54J. Mutch
- 7R. Beerens
- 32R. Oxford
- 24T. Blackett
- 16L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 26Ali Al Habsi
Blackburn
4-4-1-1- 19S. Gallagher
- 6J. Lowe
- 26D. Lenihan
- 21Hope Akpan
- 31E. Bennett
- 7L. Feeney
- 32C. Conway
- 24R. Nyambe
- 5D. Williams
- 14C. Mulgrew
- 1J. Steele
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading have 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 defeats; Blackburn have 4, 7 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2017 | Leeds(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Sheffield Wednesday(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Preston(away) | 0-3 | Championship |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Newcastle(home) | 0-0 | Championship |
| Mar 4, 2017 | Wolves(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2017 | Brighton(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Preston(home) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Fulham(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Norwich(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Mar 7, 2017 | Cardiff(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Reading wins, 1 draw, 3 Blackburn wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2016 | Blackburn 2-3 Reading | Championship |
| May 7, 2016 | Blackburn 3-1 Reading | Championship |
| Dec 20, 2015 | Reading 1-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| Apr 11, 2015 | Reading 0-0 Blackburn | Championship |
| Nov 1, 2014 | Blackburn 3-1 Reading | Championship |
| Feb 22, 2014 | Reading 0-1 Blackburn | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Reading score 1.1 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Blackburn score 1.2 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | 1.1 | 6 | 5/15 | 7/15 |
| Blackburn | 1.2 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
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