History of the Reading v AFC Bournemouth fixture
Reading play host to AFC Bournemouth at Madejski Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Royals are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 11 of the 50 games.
The last time the two teams met at Reading was more than a decade ago, in March 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001/2002 | Tue 05 Mar | Reading | 2-2 | Bournemouth | League Division Two |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 25 Sep | Bournemouth | 1 - 0 | Reading | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 05 May | Reading | 3 - 3 | Bournemouth | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Tue 10 Apr | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Reading | League Division Two |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 04 Mar | Reading | 2 - 0 | Bournemouth | League Division Two |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 11 Sep | Bournemouth | 3 - 1 | Reading | League Division Two |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 13 Mar | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Reading | League Division Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The Royals have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.
The away form of AFC Bournemouth is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Cherries have hit 7 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Reading's total of 31 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet Championship.
AFC Bournemouth are currently lying in 19th place in Skybet Championship having mustered a points tally of 19 from their 18 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its a close one to call, but we think that Royals's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past AFC Bournemouth. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Drawn each of their last 4 games. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| AFC Bournemouth | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 6 away matches. Drawn each of the last 4 games. No win in the 7 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here