In a weekend match on Saturday Feb 19th, in week 33, Preston North End plays host to Reading in a clash of the Championship. Weather on match day is looking like a windy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only 3 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. In their last match, Preston North End recorded a 1-0 shutout win against Peterborough United. Cameron Archer scored the first goal for Preston North End in the 80th minute, and that single goal was all that was necessary as neither team could manage any more scoring In the end, Peterborough United was frustrated by Preston North End’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Preston North End ended the match with the shutout victory. Preston North End should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 21st placed Reading, recorded a 2-3 loss against Coventry City. Lucas João struck first for Reading in the 23rd minute on a feed from Junior Hoilett, then in the 1st minute of the first half’s stoppage time, Gustavo Hamer sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Dominic Hyam But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 65th minute on a goal by Ian Maatsen. Reading looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 2 points in their last 10 matches.
In their last match on Aug 14th, Reading was victorious by a score of 2 to 1. Azeez scored the first goal for Reading in the 28th minute, then Daniel Johnson tied it up for Preston North End in the 61st minute.
Reading’s most prolific scorer has been Lucas João. The Portugeese attacker has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Preston North End is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Emil Riis and Cameron Archer each having 2 goals in their last five.