Match report
Fulham 1-1 Reading: Championship Clash Ends in Stalemate
Fulham
1–1
FT
Reading
May 13, 2017
Fulham managed to hold off Reading in a hard-fought Championship encounter at Craven Cottage, securing a valuable point with a 1-1 draw. Reading took the lead through Jordan Obita's strike but were reduced to ten men after Paddy McShane saw red. Fulham equalized through a well-taken goal by Tom Cairney, ensuring both teams left with a share of the spoils.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Fulham 1-1 Reading
- • Goals: Jordan Obita (53') for Reading, Tom Cairney (65') for Fulham
- • Yellow Cards: John Swift (40'), Y. Kermorgant (42'), S. Malone (54'), K. McDonald (56'), P. McShane (80')
- • Red Card: P. McShane (80')
- • Substitutions: Chris Martin on for N. Kebano (61'), L. Grabban on for J. Mendes (68'), J. Van den Berg on for John Swift (74'), Tiago Ilori on for J. Mendes (82'), S. Aluko on for Z. Cyriac (87')
Lineups
Fulham
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Bettinelli (G)
- 3 S. Malone (D)
- 13 T. Ream (D)
- 26 T. Kalas (D)
- 24 S. Aluko (M)
- 14 S. Johansen (M)
- 6 K. McDonald (M)
- 11 F. Ayité (F)
- 10 T. Cairney (M)
- 2 R. Fredericks (D)
- 25 C. Martin (F)
Substitutes
- 7 N. Kebano
- 9 G. Cyriac
- 4 D. Odoi
- 8 S. Parker
- 20 Lucas Piazon
- 27 D. Button
- 30 R. Sessegnon
Reading
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 26 Ali Al Habsi (G)
- 5 P. McShane (D)
- 2 C. Gunter (D)
- 16 L. Moore (D)
- 24 T. Blackett (D)
- 23 D. Williams (M)
- 11 J. Obita (D)
- 6 G. Evans (M)
- 8 J. Swift (M)
- 50 L. Grabban (F)
- 18 Y. Kermorgant (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Mendes
- 4 J. van den Berg
- 20 Tiago Ilori
- 7 R. Beerens
- 12 G. McCleary
- 25 Adrian Popa I
- 31 A. Jaakkola
Timeline
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40' Reading Card · Yellow CardJohn Swift -
42' Reading Card · Yellow CardY. Kermorgant -
53' Reading Goal · Normal GoalJordan Obita · Assist: P. McShane -
54' Fulham Card · Yellow CardS. Malone -
56' Fulham Card · Yellow CardK. McDonald -
61' Fulham subst · Substitution 1Off: Chris Martin · On: N. Kebano -
65' Fulham Goal · Normal GoalT. Cairney -
68' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Grabban · On: J. Mendes -
74' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: John Swift · On: J. Van den Berg -
80' Reading Card · Red CardP. McShane -
82' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Mendes · On: Tiago Ilori -
87' Fulham subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Aluko · On: Z. Cyriac
Match Stats
| Stat | Fulham | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 66% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 435 | 316 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 1 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Accurate Passes | 342 | 209 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 2 |
| Saves | 0 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Reading took a commanding lead when Jordan Obita scored from an assist by Paddy McShane in the 53rd minute, giving them a 1-0 lead
- ▸ Fulham leveled the game in the 65th minute when Tom Cairney scored, bringing the game to 1-1 and maintaining momentum
- ▸ Reading were reduced to ten men after Paddy McShane received a red card in the 80th minute, significantly altering the game's momentum and making it a difficult situation for the visitors