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90+7' End of the match
The match ends at the City Ground. Great match for Nottingham, who beat Reading 4-0.
90+2' Steve Cook leaves the game
Nottingham are down to 10 players. Steve Cook suffered an injury and was unable to continue.
90' Additional time
Five more minutes will be played in the match.
85' Last five minutes
The rythm of the match is calming down. Nottingham seem to have slowed down a bit, against a Reading side that has done little to trouble the home side.
80' GOOOOAL for Nottingham
SAM SURRIDGE! A change that pays off for Steve Cooper. The striker scores the fourth goal after a masterful cross from Xande Silva.
78' Reading substitution
Enter Brandon Barker in place of Junior Hoilett.
78' Nottingham substitution
Enter Xande Silva in place of Brennan Johnson.
75' GOOOOAL for Nottingham
RYAN YATES! The midfielder scores the home team's third goal with a mid-range shot that Southwood could not reach no matter how far he stretched.
70' Nottingham substitution
Enter Sam Surridge in place of Keinan Davies.
65' Nottingham continue to dominate
The home team plays very comfortably, especially with a 2-0 lead.
62' GOOOOAL for Nottingham!
KEINAN DAVIS SCORES X2! The striker scores again in the match after receiving a ball through the middle and shooting past two opponents.
He receives a yellow card for removing his shirt in celebration - something he cares little about.
57' Reading substitution
Ovie Ejaria replaces Andy Rinomhota.
56' Great reaction from Southwood!
The Reading goalkeeper denied a cross from the right that carried a lot of danger. Nottingham are pressing again.
53' Nottingham try
Joe Worrall's shot went wide.
50' Yellow card
Michael Morrison was cautioned for Reading.
Second half begins
The match restarts with the start of the second half. The same team that finished the first half continues.
45+4' End of the first half
The first 45 minutes of the match end with Nottingham partially winning thanks to an early goal by Keinan Davis.
45' Additional time
Four more minutes will be played in the first half.
43' READING HAD IT!
Tom Ince's cross from the left was headed in by Josh Laurent, but the ball went just wide of the left post.
41' Nottingham substitution
Cafu comes on in place of Max Lowe, who suffered an injury.
35' Final stretch of the first half
There are 10 minutes left in the first half. It's an even match at this point.
32' Yellow card
Jack Colback was cautioned for Nottingham.
28' Yellow card
Andrew Yiadom is cautioned for Reading. Free kick for Nottingham.
26' GREAT SAVE BY HORVATH!
The ball was left loose in the box after a corner kick from the right, Michael Morrison appeared to shoot, but the home team's goalkeeper prevented the equalizer.
25' The score remains 1-0
Reading tries to react and starts to get closer to Horvath's goal.
19' Nottingham came close
Another good free kick by Garner. Yates came very close to finishing. The match is still 1-0.
15' First quarter of the match
Nottingham continue to win and dominate the game with ease.
9' Yellow card
Thomas Ince was cautioned for Reading.
6' First minutes
Nottingham have started the game with a lot of momentum and control the proceedings. Worrall has been pressing to keep the team playing up front.
1' GOOOOAL for Nottingham!
DAVIS KICKS IN 19 SECONDS! The home team quickly takes the lead in the match with a shot from the English player after an assist from Djed Spence.
Match starts!
The game between Nottingham Forest and Reading is underway.
Match Officials
Referee: Thomas Bramall
Assistant No.1: Nick Greenhalgh
Assistant No.2: Robert Merchant
Fourth official: Geoff Eltringham
Teams on the field
The Nottingham Forest and Reading players take the field.
Substitutes - Reading
01. Ørjan Nyland (GK), 14. Oviemuno Ejaria, 18. Lucas João, 19. Tom Dele-Bashiru, 33. Brandon Barker, 39. Jahmari Clarke, 49. Kelvin Abrefa.
Starting XI - Reading
Coach: Paul Ince
Substitutes - Nottingham Forest
30. Brice Samba (GK), 03. Tobias Figueiredo, 16. Sam Surridge, 17. Alex Mighten 18. Cafú, 19. Xande Silva, 23. Joe Lolley.
Starting XI - Nottingham Forest
Coach: Steve Cooper
Position in the table - Reading
19- Bristol City / 36 GP - 40 PTS
20- Hull City / 36 GP - 37 PTS
21- Reading / 35 GP - 29 PTS
22- Barnsley / 36 GP - 25 PTS
23- Derby County / 36 GP - 25 PTS
Position in the table - Nottingham Forest
8- Middlesbrough / 35 GP - 55 PTS
9- Millwall / 35 GP - 53 PTS
10- Nottingham Forest / 34 GP - 52 PTS
11- Coventry / 35 GP - 51 PTS
12- West Bromwich / 36 GP - 50 PTS
This is how the teams arrived
📸 Reds ready for duty 👊
🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/rql7TPJKyT — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) March 12, 2022
The team have arrived at the City Ground 🌳
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) March 12, 2022
Team news 🔜 #NTFREA pic.twitter.com/dXt3ZEchZV
Last five matches - Reading
March 5 - EFL Championship: 0-1 vs Millwall (Lost)
February 26 - EFL Championship: 4-1 vs Blackpool (Lost)
February 22 - EFL Championship: 2-1 vs Birmingham (Won)
February 19 - EFL Championship: 2-3 vs Preston North (Won)
February 16 - EFL Championship: 0-0 vs Peterborough
Last five matches - Nottingham Forest
March 7 - FA Cup: 2-1 vs Huddersfield (Won)
March 4 - EFL Championship: 1-1 vs Sheffield Utd.
February 26 - EFL Championship: 2-0 vs Birstol City (Won)
February 22 - EFL Championship: 0-0 vs Preston North
February 12 - EFL Championship: 2-2 vs Stoke City
All set at The City Groud
🏠🏠🏠
🌳🔴 #NFFC pic.twitter.com/pdy6WUCQ38 — Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) March 12, 2022
On site. 🌞 #NTFREA pic.twitter.com/C7fVg9wA45
— Reading FC (@ReadingFC) March 12, 2022
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What time is Nottingham Forest vs Reading match for EFL Championship?
This is the start time of the game Nottingham Forest vs Reading of March 12th 2022 in several countries:
Argentina: 12:00 PM
Bolivia: 11:00 AM
Brazil: 12:00 PM
Chile: 12:00 PM
Colombia: 10:00 AM
Ecuador: 10:00 AM
USA (ET): 10:00 AM
Spain: 4:00 PM
Mexico: 9:00 AM
Paraguay: 12:00 PM
Peru: 10:00 AM
Uruguay: 12:00 PM
Key player - Reading
In Reading, the presence of John Swift stands out. The 26-year-old English player is the team's top scorer in the current edition of the EFL Championship with 11 goals. In addition, he has participated with 13 assists.
Key player - Nottingham Forest
The presence of Lewis Grabban stands out in Nottingham Forest. The 34-year-old English player is the team's top scorer in the current edition of the EFL Championship with 12 goals. In addition, he has four assists.
Nottingham Forest vs Reading history
These two teams have met 46 times. The statistics are in favor of Nottingham Forest, who have come out victorious on 19 occasions, while Reading have won on 15 occasions, leaving a balance of 12 draws.
In the EFL Championship...
Referring to the times they have faced each other in the EFL Championship, we count 43 duels, where the numbers are in favor of Nottingham Forest with 17 victories, while Reading has won 15, for a balance of 11 draws.
If we take into account the number of times Nottingham Forest have played Reading at home in the EFL Championship, there are 21 matches, where Forest have the advantage with 12 wins over the four matches won by the Royals and the five draws.
Reading
Reading is in a worrying situation, coming from two defeats in a row. The relegation zone is almost a reality for the Royals, so they will have to get the victory at any cost.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest has been having ups and downs in the Championship, in fact, its position in the table reflects the irregularity it has been showing, although in its last five matches it has not lost. However, they have just eliminated Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup, so they will have an extra motivation to win.
The match will be played at the City Ground
The Nottingham Forest vs Reading match will be played at the City Ground, located in the city of Nottingham, England. This venue, inaugurated in 1898, has a capacity for 30,602 spectators.
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