Match report

Blackburn Defeats Reading 4-3 in Thrilling Championship Clash

Blackburn
Blackburn
4–3
FT
Reading
Reading
Jul 18, 2020

Blackburn secured a thrilling victory against Reading with a 4-3 scoreline in the Championship. The early goals from Brereton Diaz and Adam Armstrong set Blackburn on course for the win, but Reading fought back with goals from John Swift and later, Baldock and Meité. However, Blackburn sealed the deal with late goals from Rothwell and Gallagher, showcasing their resilience and determination in a high-scoring encounter.

Key Facts

  • • Blackburn 4-3 Reading
  • • Goals: Brereton Diaz (3'), Adam Armstrong (6'), J. Rothwell (56'), S. Gallagher (87')
  • • Reading Goals: John Swift (15'), S. Baldock (64'), Y. Meité (68')
  • • Substitutions: Blackburn made 5 subs, Reading made 5 subs
  • • Yellow Card: J. Davenport (Blackburn)

Lineups

Blackburn

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Walton (G)
  • 26 D. Lenihan (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 2 R. Nyambe (D)
  • 41 H. Carter (D)
  • 4 B. Johnson (M)
  • 22 L. Holtby (M)
  • 8 J. Rothwell (M)
  • 37 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
  • 7 A. Armstrong (F)
  • 20 B. Brereton (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Gallagher
  • 39 J. Buckley
  • 18 J. Davenport
  • 11 H. Chapman
  • 44 J. Vale
  • 31 E. Bennett
  • 19 S. Downing
  • 13 J. Leutwiler
  • 38 T. Magloire

Reading

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 33 Rafael (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (D)
  • 4 M. Morrison (D)
  • 24 T. Blackett (D)
  • 16 T. Mcintyre (D)
  • 27 O. Richards (M)
  • 10 J. Swift (M)
  • 19 Y. Meïté (F)
  • 8 A. Rinomhota (M)
  • 21 M. Olise (M)
  • 47 G. Puşcaş (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 L. Moore
  • 9 S. Baldock
  • 12 G. McCleary
  • 11 J. Obita
  • 34 G. Osho
  • 5 M. Miazga
  • 1 S. Walker
  • 20 Felipe Araruna
  • 18 L. Boyé

Timeline

  1. Blackburn
    3' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Brereton Diaz · Assist: L. Holtby
  2. Blackburn
    6' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Armstrong · Assist: J. Rothwell
  3. Reading
    15' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    John Swift
  4. Reading
    36' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. McIntyre · On: L. Moore
  5. Blackburn
    56' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Rothwell · Assist: L. Holtby
  6. Reading
    59' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Puşcaş · On: S. Baldock
  7. Reading
    59' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Richards · On: G. McCleary
  8. Reading
    59' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Blackett · On: Jordan Obita
  9. Reading
    64' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Baldock · Assist: Jordan Obita
  10. Reading
    68' Reading Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Meïté · Assist: S. Baldock
  11. Blackburn
    69' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: S. Gallagher
  12. Blackburn
    69' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Holtby · On: J. Buckley
  13. Blackburn
    70' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bradley Johnson · On: J. Davenport
  14. Blackburn
    71' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    J. Davenport
  15. Blackburn
    78' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rothwell · On: H. Chapman
  16. Blackburn
    78' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Adam Armstrong · On: Jack Vale
  17. Reading
    83' Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: John Swift · On: Gabriel Osho
  18. Blackburn
    87' Blackburn Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gallagher · Assist: H. Chapman

Match Stats

Stat Blackburn Reading
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy 81% 67%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 13
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 570 317
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 459 213
Shots Inside Box 10 7
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 7 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Blackburn took an early lead with goals from Brereton Diaz and Adam Armstrong within the first 6 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant start.
  • ▸ Reading staged a comeback with goals from Swift, Baldock, and Meité, narrowing the gap to 3-3 by the 68th minute.
  • ▸ S. Gallagher's late goal for Blackburn in the 87th minute secured the win for Blackburn, solidifying their position in the Championship.