Bristol City FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Coventry City FC 46 95 2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84 3 Millwall FC 46 83 4 Southampton FC 46 80 5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80 6 Hull City AFC 46 73 7 Wrexham AFC 46 71 8 Derby County FC 46 69 9 Norwich City FC 46 65 10 Birmingham City FC 46 64 11 Swansea City AFC 46 64 12 Bristol City FC 46 62 13 Sheffield United FC 46 60 14 Preston North End FC 46 60 15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58 16 Watford FC 46 57 17 Stoke City FC 46 55 18 Portsmouth FC 46 55 19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53 20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52 21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51 22 Oxford United FC 46 47 23 Leicester City FC 46 46 24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 Apr Reading FC H 1–1 D 19 Mar Swansea City AFC A 0–2 L 15 Mar Luton Town FC A 0–1 L 11 Mar Blackpool FC H 2–0 W 07 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–0 D 04 Mar Cardiff City FC A 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 01 Apr Bristol City FC A 1–1 D 18 Mar Hull City AFC H 1–1 D 15 Mar Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–2 L 11 Mar Millwall FC H 0–1 L 07 Mar Sheffield United FC H 0–1 L 04 Mar Middlesbrough FC A 0–5 L Key Stats
60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history30% Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season -
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Bristol City FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 4' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom Holmes on 4.
- 9' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 14' Lucas Joao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 19 minutes.
- 23' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Omar Taylor-Clarke.
- 28' Bristol City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Anis Mehmeti made 364 appearances and scored 38 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 38' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yakou Meite, as he is very good at scoring at Ashton Gate with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tyrese Fornah suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' What a strike from Tommy Conway! The score is 1-0.
- 52' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Kelvin Abrefa has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 59' Harry Cornick has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tommy Conway on 59 minute.
- 61' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Nesta Guinness-Walker by Lucas Joao on 61 minute.
- 62' Time for substitution for Reading FC. Tyrese Fornah is replaced by Femi Azeez.
- 65' The referee shows Bristol City FC player a Yellow card on 65.
- 70' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 71' It’s a booking for Bristol City FC player. Matty James gets a Yellow card.
- 72' What an equalizer from Lucas Joao!
- 76' Andy Yiadom was booked on 76.
- 81' Kelvin Abrefa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amadou Salif Mbengue on 81 minute.
- 86' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- The final score is 1-1.
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Bristol City FC
Starting XI- 14
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15
Tommy Conway ↓ Harry Cornick 59'
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35
Omar Taylor-Clarke ↓ Andy King 59'
Bench-
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Andy King ↑ 59'
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9
Harry Cornick ↑ 59'
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Coach Nigel PearsonReading FC
Starting XI- 11
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Tyrese Fornah ↓ Femi Azeez 62'
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Bench-
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Lucas Joao ↑ 61'
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Femi Azeez ↑ 62'
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Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 81'
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Coach Paul Ince -
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form