Reading vs Cardiff: result 1-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 38Kick-off on March 19, 2016 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading vs Cardiff?
Reading and Cardiff drew 1-1 on March 19, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 37′G. McClearyReading
- 65′L. ImmersCardiff
Official lineup for Reading vs Cardiff
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Reading
- 9Thomas Henry Alex Robson-Kanu
- 20O. John
- 29Yann Kermorgant
- 21S. Quinn
- 23Daniel Williams
- 2C. Gunter
- 3Andrew Taylor
- 5Paul McShane
- 8M. Hector
- 35J. Cooper
- 26Ali Al Habsi
Cardiff
- 13Anthony Neil James Pilkington
- 8J. Ralls
- 11C. Noone
- 22S. O'Keefe
- 27L. Immers
- 37T. Lawrence
- 2L. Peltier
- 5B. Ecuele Manga
- 16Matthew Connolly
- 28S. Malone
- 21S. Moore
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; Cardiff have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2016 | Brighton(away) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Mar 11, 2016 | Crystal Palace(home) | 0-2 | FA Cup |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Huddersfield(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Mar 5, 2016 | Fulham(home) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Feb 27, 2016 | Charlton(away) | 4-3 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2016 | Ipswich(home) | 1-0 | Championship |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Leeds(home) | 0-2 | Championship |
| Mar 5, 2016 | Bristol City(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Feb 27, 2016 | Preston(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Middlesbrough(away) | 1-3 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Reading win, 1 draw, 4 Cardiff wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2015 | Cardiff 2-0 Reading | Championship |
| Apr 4, 2015 | Reading 1-1 Cardiff | Championship |
| Jan 24, 2015 | Cardiff 1-2 Reading | FA Cup |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Cardiff 2-1 Reading | Championship |
| Jan 2, 2012 | Cardiff 3-1 Reading | Championship |
| Nov 19, 2011 | Reading 1-2 Cardiff | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Reading score 1.5 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| Cardiff | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 7/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
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