History of the Reading v Peterborough United fixture
Reading prepare to entertain Peterborough United at Madejski Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Royals have recorded 11 wins, and Peterborough United have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Madejski Stadium was just last season, in April 2010, with Reading annihilating their visitors 6-0 in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009/2010 | Sat 17 Apr | Reading | 6-0 | Peterborough | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 19 Sep | Peterborough | 3 - 2 | Reading | Championship |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 13 Apr | Reading | 2 - 2 | Peterborough | League Division Two |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 24 Nov | Peterborough | 1 - 2 | Reading | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 17 Feb | Reading | 1 - 1 | Peterborough | League Division Two |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 16 Sep | Peterborough | 1 - 0 | Reading | League Division Two |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 24 Aug | Peterborough | 1 - 2 | Reading | League Cup |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Reading have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Peterborough United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Posh's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Reading see themselves just below half way in the npower Championship, showing a record of 24 points from their 18 games played so far,
Peterborough United's 24 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Peterborough United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Royals. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Reading | Not drawn a match in their last 4 . |
| Peterborough United | Not won in previous 3 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here