Match report

Swansea Stuns Reading 4-1 in Championship Clash

Reading
Reading
1–4
FT
Swansea
Swansea
Jul 22, 2020

Swansea secured a dominant victory over Reading with a 4-1 scoreline, showcasing their strength in the Championship. The match was marked by an early goal from Rhian Brewster and a red card for Reading's Yves Mwenyaki. Despite equalizing from the penalty spot, Reading struggled to maintain their advantage, as Swansea capitalized on their numerical superiority to score three more goals. This win puts Swansea in a strong position in the Championship standings.

Key Facts

  • • Swansea: 4 goals (R. Brewster, W. Routledge, Liam Cullen, W. Routledge)
  • • Reading: 1 goal (G. Puşcaş, penalty)
  • • Red card for Reading's Yves Mwenyaki at 40'
  • • Substitutions: Jay Fulton and W. Routledge for Swansea, John Swift and Matthew Miazga for Reading
  • • Late goal from W. Routledge in 91' extra time

Lineups

Reading

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 33 Rafael (G)
  • 2 C. Gunter (M)
  • 4 M. Morrison (D)
  • 6 L. Moore (D)
  • 5 M. Miazga (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

  • 12 G. McCleary
  • 24 T. Blackett
  • 18 L. Boyé
  • 25 A. Masika
  • 1 S. Walker
  • 11 J. Obita
  • 26 C. Adam
  • 34 G. Osho
  • 20 Felipe Araruna

Swansea

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 25 E. Mulder (G)
  • 24 J. Bidwell (M)
  • 5 M. van der Hoorn (D)
  • 2 M. Guehi (D)
  • 44 B. Cabango (D)
  • 6 J. Fulton (M)
  • 8 M. Grimes (M)
  • 23 C. Roberts (M)
  • 33 C. Gallagher (F)
  • 22 A. Ayew (F)
  • 19 R. Brewster (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Y. Dhanda
  • 15 W. Routledge
  • 32 L. Cullen
  • 10 B. Celina
  • 46 J. Gould
  • 30 T. Rushesha
  • 12 N. Dyer
  • 41 J. Garrick
  • 18 A. Kalulu

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    17' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Brewster · Assist: M. Grimes
  2. Reading
    40' Reading Card · Red Card
    Y. Meïté
  3. Reading
    43' Reading Goal · Penalty
    G. Puşcaş
  4. Swansea
    46' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jay Fulton · On: Y. Dhanda
  5. Swansea
    46' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. van der Hoorn · On: W. Routledge
  6. Swansea
    66' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Routledge · Assist: M. Grimes
  7. Reading
    75' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: John Swift · On: G. McCleary
  8. Reading
    81' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Matthew Miazga · On: T. Blackett
  9. Swansea
    81' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Cabango · On: Liam Cullen
  10. Reading
    82' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    G. Puşcaş
  11. Swansea
    84' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Liam Cullen · Assist: A. Ayew
  12. Reading
    85' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Puşcaş · On: L. Boye
  13. Swansea
    90'+1 Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Routledge · Assist: C. Gallagher
  14. Swansea
    90'+4 Swansea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Routledge · On: B. Celina

Match Stats

Stat Reading Swansea
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 77% 85%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 19 20
Corners 4 8
Total Passes 296 533
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 10 10
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 227 452
Shots Inside Box 14 9
Saves 4 5
Shots Outside Box 5 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card for Reading at 40' drastically altered the match dynamic, allowing Swansea to dominate the game.
  • ▸ Swansea's early goal by Rhian Brewster set the tone and was a crucial moment in the game's momentum.
  • ▸ After the penalty equalizer by G. Puşcaş, Swansea's quick response with two goals within a short span (66' and 84') solidified their lead.