Reading vs Wigan Athletic, 2022-23 English League Championship, Regular Season

· English League Championship

Reading

90'+3': Yakou Meite

FT
1 - 1

Wigan Athletic

81': Charlie Hughes

About

Reading are hosting Wigan Athletic at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England, starting on . The match is a part of the English League Championship.

Match Timeline

0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
0': First Half begins.
3': Attempt saved. Tom McIntyre (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Andy Yiadom.
3': Foul by Will Keane (Wigan Athletic).
3': Tom McIntyre (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
4': Cesare Casadei (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
4': Foul by Max Power (Wigan Athletic).
7': Attempt missed. Charlie Hughes (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
7': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
7': Foul by Will Keane (Wigan Athletic).
10': Charlie Hughes (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
10': Foul by Junior Hoilett (Reading).
16': Foul by Tendayi Darikwa (Wigan Athletic).
16': Nesta Guinness-Walker (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
18': Foul by Ryan Nyambe (Wigan Athletic).
18': Shane Long (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
19': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
20': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Josh Magennis.
21': Attempt missed. Tom McIntyre (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
23': Foul by Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic).
23': Nesta Guinness-Walker (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
27': Foul by Jack Whatmough (Wigan Athletic).
27': Shane Long (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
28': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
29': Attempt missed. Cesare Casadei (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jeff Hendrick with a cross.
30': Attempt missed. Junior Hoilett (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Shane Long.
31': Attempt missed. Josh Magennis (Wigan Athletic) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Charlie Hughes with a cross.
37': Hand ball by Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic).
38': Foul by Lucas João (Reading).
38': Jack Whatmough (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39': Offside, Wigan Athletic. Charlie Hughes tries a through ball, but Jack Whatmough is caught offside.
41': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
42': Attempt saved. Jeff Hendrick (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
43': Attempt saved. Lucas João (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tom McIntyre with a headed pass.
43': Offside, Reading. Lucas João tries a through ball, but Shane Long is caught offside.
45'+1': Hand ball by Tendayi Darikwa (Wigan Athletic).
45'+2': First Half ends, Reading 0, Wigan Athletic 0.
45': Second Half begins Reading 0, Wigan Athletic 0.
46': Attempt missed. James McClean (Wigan Athletic) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Max Power with a cross.
47': Attempt missed. Josh Magennis (Wigan Athletic) header from very close range is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Max Power with a cross.
48': Delay in match because of an injury Andy Yiadom (Reading).
48': Delay in match because of an injury Josh Magennis (Wigan Athletic).
51': Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Danel Sinani replaces Josh Magennis because of an injury.
51': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
52': Attempt missed. Christ Tiéhi (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break.
53': Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Andy Yiadom.
55': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Charlie Hughes.
56': Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
56': Foul by Junior Hoilett (Reading).
59': Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Thelo Aasgaard replaces Christ Tiéhi.
61': Foul by Will Keane (Wigan Athletic).
61': Nesta Guinness-Walker (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
62': Attempt blocked. Andy Yiadom (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
62': Attempt blocked. Tom McIntyre (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
64': Attempt missed. Lucas João (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Nesta Guinness-Walker with a cross.
64': Substitution, Reading. Femi Azeez replaces Shane Long.
65': Cesare Casadei (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
65': Foul by Max Power (Wigan Athletic).
66': Attempt blocked. Lucas João (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andy Yiadom with a cross.
68': Substitution, Reading. Yakou Meite replaces Junior Hoilett.
69': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
69': Foul by James McClean (Wigan Athletic).
70': Attempt missed. Cesare Casadei (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tom McIntyre with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
70': Attempt saved. Thomas Holmes (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Naby Sarr with a cross.
70': Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Andy Yiadom.
71': Substitution, Wigan Athletic. Charlie Wyke replaces Ryan Nyambe.
71': Attempt missed. Will Keane (Wigan Athletic) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by James McClean with a cross following a corner.
72': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
73': Attempt missed. Jeff Hendrick (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is too high.
74': Corner, Wigan Athletic. Conceded by Nesta Guinness-Walker.
76': Attempt saved. Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by James McClean with a cross.
76': Attempt blocked. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Cesare Casadei.
76': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
77': Attempt missed. Femi Azeez (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left following a corner.
78': Corner, Reading. Conceded by James McClean.
78': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Tendayi Darikwa.
79': Attempt blocked. Charlie Wyke (Wigan Athletic) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Max Power with a cross.
79': Foul by Cesare Casadei (Reading).
79': Thelo Aasgaard (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
80': Cesare Casadei (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
81': Goal! Reading 0, Wigan Athletic 1. Charlie Hughes (Wigan Athletic) header from the right side of the six yard box to the top left corner. Assisted by James McClean with a cross following a set piece situation.
82': Substitution, Reading. Amadou Salif Mbengue replaces Nesta Guinness-Walker.
82': Substitution, Reading. Tyrese Fornah replaces Tom McIntyre.
84': Delay in match because of an injury Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic).
86': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
86': Andy Yiadom (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
86': Foul by Danel Sinani (Wigan Athletic).
87': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Femi Azeez with a cross following a set piece situation.
89': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Andy Yiadom with a cross.
89': Charlie Wyke (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick on the right wing.
89': Foul by Naby Sarr (Reading).
90': Max Power (Wigan Athletic) is shown the yellow card.
90'+1': Attempt saved. Jack Whatmough (Wigan Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Will Keane.
90'+1': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Tendayi Darikwa.
90'+2': Attempt blocked. Naby Sarr (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
90'+2': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Charlie Hughes.
90'+3': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Will Keane.
90'+3': Attempt missed. Naby Sarr (Reading) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
90'+3': Goal! Reading 1, Wigan Athletic 1. Yakou Meite (Reading) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Naby Sarr following a corner.
90'+6': Attempt blocked. Cesare Casadei (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Femi Azeez.
90'+6': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Thelo Aasgaard.
90'+7': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
90'+7': Jamie Jones (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90'+7': Yakou Meite (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
90'+8': Charlie Wyke (Wigan Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
90'+8': Foul by Thomas Holmes (Reading).
90'+10': Attempt missed. Danel Sinani (Wigan Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by James McClean.
90'+10': Second Half ends, Reading 1, Wigan Athletic 1.
0': Match ends, Reading 1, Wigan Athletic 1.

Statistics

WGA		REA
13	Fouls	7
1	Yellow Cards	2
0	Red Cards	0
1	Offsides	1
3	Corner Kicks	13
4	Saves	2
43.1	Possession	56.9
11	SHOTS	21
3	ON GOAL	5
0.3	On Target %	0.2
0	Penalty Goals	0
0	Penalty Kicks Taken	0
234	Accurate Passes	311
315	Passes	397
0.7	Pass Completion %	0.8
9	Accurate Crosses	11
19	Crosses	42
0.5	Cross %	0.3
60	Long Balls	52
24	Accurate Long Balls	22
0.4	Long Balls %	0.4
1	Blocked Shots	6
9	Effective Tackles	4
13	Tackles	8
0.7	Tackle %	0.5
8	Interceptions	4
35	Effective Clearances	16
35	Clearances	16

Game Information

Competition: English League Championship

Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 21,919

EFL Championship Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Sunderland	15	+14	31
2	Sheffield United	15	+12	31
3	Leeds United	15	+15	29
4	Burnley	15	+12	27

Full Table

Line-Ups

Reading (4-4-2)

No.	Name
1	Joe Lumley (GK)
24	Naby Sarr
3	Thomas Holmes
18	Nesta Guinness-Walker
17	Andy Yiadom
20	Cesare Casadei
5	Tom Mcintyre
23	Junior Hoilett
8	Jeff Hendrick
9	Lucas João
7	Shane Long

Reading Substitutes:

Femi Azeez, Mamadou Loum, Amadou Salif Mbengue, Yakou Meite, Scott Dann, Coniah Boyce-Clarke, Tyrese Fornah.

Wigan Athletic (3-4-2-1)

No.	Name
1	Jamie Jones (GK)
5	Jack Whatmough
2	Ryan Nyambe
32	Charlie Hughes
8	Max Power
22	Christ Tiehi
11	James McClean
27	Tendayi Darikwa
28	Josh Magennis
10	Will Keane
19	Callum Lang

Wigan Athletic Substitutes:

Steven Caulker, Thelo Aasgaard, Omar Rekik, Tom Naylor, Sam Tickle, Danel Sinani, Charlie Wyke.

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