Reading v Derby result
Reading 3–0 Derby — Reading won this Championship match.
The result
Reading beat Derby 3–0 at Madejski Stadium in the Championship on Saturday 21 December. It is Reading’s first win over Derby since 4 November 2017, after three meetings without one (the 4 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Reading led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Reading: C. Adam (5’ pen), Lucas João (58’, assisted by John Swift) and Y. Meïté (86’ pen). S. Malone (4’) was sent off.
Discipline
M. Salisbury showed 10 yellow cards and one red — against 4.3 yellows a game across the last 12 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Reading: C. Adam (62’) and T. Blackett (82’); Derby: T. Lawrence (36’), C. Davies (55’), Jason Knight (55’), Max Lowe (60’), D. Holmes (74’), Jayden Bogle (80’), Louie Sibley (82’) and Craig Forsyth (86’).
What it changes
Reading are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Derby are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Y. Meïté (Reading) 14.2, Lucas João (Reading) 8.7 and Craig Forsyth (Derby) 6.8 led the match.
Next up
Reading next host Leyton Orient on 21 October 2026.
Derby next travel to Sheffield Utd on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Reading: Reading v Leyton Orient, Wednesday 21 October — the preview. Next for Derby: Sheffield Utd v Derby, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Reading 3–0 Derby · Championship
- Venue: Madejski Stadium · Reading, Berkshire
- Referee: M. Salisbury
- Head-to-head (last 4): Reading 1 · draws 1 · Derby 2 · 4.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Reading 1W 2D 2L · Derby 0W 2D 3L
Reading 3–0 Derby (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 12 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Reading | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| 59% | Possession | 41% |
| 14 | Shots | 16 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 4 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 6 | Corners | 6 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
| 8 | Fouls | 17 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 8 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 5 | Saves | 4 |
| 528 | Passes | 356 |
| 89% | Pass accuracy | 83% |
Reading player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Cabral | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Gunter | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| M. Morrison | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.6 |
| L. Moore | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| T. Blackett | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.9 |
| Y. Meïté | 90 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| O. Ejaria | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Lucas João | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.1 |
| S. Baldock | 72 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Adam | 66 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Y | 7.4 |
| A. Rinomhota | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.4 |
| J. Swift sub | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7.1 |
| Pelé sub | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Boyé sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.8 |
Derby player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Hamer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Bogle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 6.2 |
| C. Davies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| C. Forsyth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Knight | 90 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.7 |
| D. Holmes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | Y | 7.6 |
| T. Lawrence | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| M. Lowe | 84 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Waghorn | 83 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| K. Bielik | 70 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.1 |
| L. Sibley | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.1 |
| J. Marriott | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| C. Martin | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
| S. Malone | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Reading v Derby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-01-19 Derby 2–1 Reading
- 2018-08-03 Reading 1–2 Derby
- 2018-02-24 Reading 3–3 Derby
- 2017-11-04 Derby 2–4 Reading
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Reading and Derby?
- In their last 4 meetings, Reading won 1, Derby won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Reading and Derby?
- Recent form — Reading 1W 2D 2L; Derby 0W 2D 3L.
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