Match report
West Brom Defeats Reading 1-0 in Championship Clash
Reading
0–1
FT
West Brom
Apr 30, 2022
West Brom's lone goal from Karlan Grant was enough to secure a narrow win over Reading in their Championship encounter. Despite multiple substitutions and several yellow cards, Reading failed to find the equalizer.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: West Brom 1–0 Reading (Championship)
- • Goal: Karlan Grant (78') for West Brom
- • Yellow Cards: M. Phillips (32'), J. Molumby (55'), Z. Ashworth (90+3') - West Brom; D. Drinkwater (62') - Reading
- • Substitutions: C. Townsend, A. Reach, Quevin Castro for West Brom; T. Thomas, O. Ejaria, T. Dele-Bashiru for Reading
Lineups
Reading
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 Ø. Nyland (G)
- 4 M. Morrison (D)
- 21 A. Baba (D)
- 5 T. Mcintyre (D)
- 12 T. Thomas (D)
- 15 D. Drinkwater (M)
- 28 J. Laurent (F)
- 14 O. Ejaria (M)
- 19 T. Dele-Bashiru (M)
- 23 J. Hoilett (M)
- 18 Lucas João (F)
Substitutes
- 49 K. Abrefa
- 33 B. Barker
- 11 Y. Meïté
- 16 D. Tetek
- 22 L. Southwood
- 35 K. Ehibhatiomhan
- 52 R. Scott
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 25 D. Button (G)
- 5 K. Bartley (D)
- 20 A. Reach (M)
- 3 C. Townsend (D)
- 6 S. Ajayi (D)
- 4 D. O'Shea (D)
- 10 M. Phillips (M)
- 8 J. Livermore (M)
- 11 G. Diangana (F)
- 14 J. Molumby (M)
- 18 K. Ahearne-Grant (F)
Substitutes
- 35 Z. Ashworth
- 7 C. Robinson
- 32 Quevin Castro
- 16 M. Clarke
- 21 C. Kipre
- 29 T. Gardner-Hickman
- 36 A. Palmer
Timeline
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32' West Brom Card · Yellow CardM. Phillips
Foul
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46' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Townsend · On: Z. Ashworth
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55' West Brom Card · Yellow CardJ. Molumby
Foul
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62' Reading Card · Yellow CardD. Drinkwater
Foul
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64' Reading subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Thomas · On: K. Abrefa
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72' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Reach · On: C. Robinson
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78' West Brom Goal · Normal GoalKarlan Grant · Assist: C. Robinson
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80' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Phillips · On: Quevin Castro
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82' Reading subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Ejaria · On: B. Barker
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83' Reading subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Dele-Bashiru · On: Y. Meïté
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90'+3 West Brom Card · Yellow CardZ. Ashworth
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Reading | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 83% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 14 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 477 | 515 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 0 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | 389 | 428 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in favor of West Brom when Karlan Grant scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute, breaking the deadlock.
- ▸ Reading's inability to capitalize on their possession and create clear-cut chances was a significant factor leading to their defeat.