Match report

Fulham 1-1 Reading: Championship Clash Ends in Stalemate

Fulham
Fulham
1–1
FT
Reading
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

  1. Reading
    40' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    John Swift
  2. Reading
    42' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Kermorgant
  3. Reading
    53' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Jordan Obita · Assist: P. McShane
  4. Fulham
    54' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    S. Malone
  5. Fulham
    56' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    K. McDonald
  6. Fulham
    61' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Chris Martin · On: N. Kebano
  7. Fulham
    65' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Cairney
  8. Reading
    68' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Grabban · On: J. Mendes
  9. Reading
    74' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: John Swift · On: J. Van den Berg
  10. Reading
    80' Reading Card · Red Card
    P. McShane
  11. Reading
    82' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Mendes · On: Tiago Ilori
  12. Fulham
    87' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: 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