Match report

Reading Defeats Wigan 1-0 in Championship Clash

Reading
Reading
1–0
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Apr 29, 2017

Reading clinched a narrow but significant victory over Wigan in a tightly contested Championship match. Y. Kermorgant's goal in the 6th minute was the decisive moment as Reading held on to secure three vital points. Despite heavy pressure from Wigan, Reading's defense remained rock solid, earning them a deserved win. The match saw Reading receive several yellow cards, but their defensive resilience was key to the victory.

Key Facts

  • • Y. Kermorgant scored the only goal of the match in the 6th minute for Reading.
  • • G. McCleary provided the assist for Kermorgant's goal.
  • • Reading received a total of five yellow cards during the match.
  • • Max Power was substituted out of the match for Wigan in the 21st minute.
  • • Both teams made three substitutions each during the game.

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 Ali Al Habsi (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (D)
  • 16 L. Moore (D)
  • 24 T. Blackett (D)
  • 7 R. Beerens (F)
  • 11 J. Obita (D)
  • 6 G. Evans (M)
  • 8 J. Swift (M)
  • 38 L. Kelly (M)
  • 18 Y. Kermorgant (F)
  • 12 G. McCleary (M)

Substitutes

  • 50 L. Grabban
  • 23 D. Williams
  • 20 Tiago Ilori
  • 9 J. Mendes
  • 25 Adrian Popa I
  • 31 A. Jaakkola
  • 32 R. Oxford

Wigan

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Gilks (G)
  • 23 S. Warnock (M)
  • 20 C. Morgan (D)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 26 J. Hanson (M)
  • 32 R. Burke (D)
  • 16 S. MacDonald (M)
  • 4 D. Perkins (M)
  • 17 M. Jacobs (M)
  • 25 N. Powell (M)
  • 19 R. Tunnicliffe (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 M. Power
  • 12 C. Connolly
  • 14 O. Bogle
  • 21 A. Bruce
  • 22 J. Jääskeläinen
  • 27 R. Colclough
  • 31 J. Byrne

Timeline

  1. Reading
    6' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Kermorgant · Assist: G. McCleary
  2. Reading
    13' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    G. Evans
  3. Wigan
    21' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. MacDonald · On: Max Power
  4. Reading
    45'+2 Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. McCleary · On: L. Grabban
  5. Wigan
    45'+7 Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Burke · On: C. Connolly
  6. Reading
    45' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    L. Moore
  7. Wigan
    50' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Connolly
  8. Reading
    51' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Chris Gunter
  9. Reading
    60' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: John Swift · On: D. Williams
  10. Reading
    64' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    D. Williams
  11. Reading
    74' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Evans · On: Tiago Ilori
  12. Wigan
    79' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Powell · On: O. Bogle
  13. Reading
    87' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    L. Kelly

Match Stats

Stat Reading Wigan
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 75%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 10 20
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 499 320
Yellow Cards 5 1
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 4 13
Possession 60% 40%
Accurate Passes 416 239
Shots Inside Box 6 15
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Kermorgant's early goal in the 6th minute gave Reading a crucial lead that they defended throughout the match.
  • ▸ Reading's yellow cards, particularly to key defenders like G. Evans and Chris Gunter, tested their defensive strength but did not break their resolve.