History of the West Ham United v Reading fixture
Reading travel to take on West Ham United at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 4 games played, Royals have recorded 1 wins, and West Ham United have come away with 2 victories.
The last time the two teams met at West Ham United was just over four years ago, in December 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 10 Dec | Reading | 3 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 26 Dec | West Ham Utd. | 1-1 | Reading | Premier League |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 01 Sep | Reading | 0 - 3 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2006/2007 | Mon 01 Jan | Reading | 6 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premiership |
| 2006/2007 | Sun 01 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 0 - 1 | Reading | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 12 Mar | Reading | 3 - 1 | West Ham Utd. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 10 Aug | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 0 | Reading | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
West Ham United remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
The away form of Reading however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Royals, and 2 goals against.
West Ham United are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 72 points from 39 games.
Reading are holding the final promotion place in the npower Championship, and have accumulated 73 points from the 39 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Reading | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Reading are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to West Ham United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| West Ham United | Drawn last 5 games at home. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Unbeaten run of 11 matches. |
| Reading | Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here