Premier League - Nolan bags hat-trick as West Ham beat Reading
A Kevin Nolan treble inspired West Ham to a 4-2 victory over Reading to seal a top half finish in the Premier League. More
Forward Nick Blackman claims Reading must become "ruthless" at both ends of the pitch if they are to secure a swift return to the Barclays Premier League.
Reading boss Nigel Adkins maintains there are plenty of positives to take ahead of a return to life in the Championship next season.
Sun 19 May, Premier League
Tue 14 May, Premier League
Sat 04 May, Premier League
| Won | |
|---|---|
| 6 |
Home |
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Away |
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| Lost | |
| 22 |
Home |
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Away |
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| Drawn | |
| 10 |
Home |
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Away |
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| Scored 43 | Time | Conceded 73 |
|---|---|---|
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5
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0' - 15' |
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6
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15' - 30' |
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4
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30' - 45' |
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4
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45' - 60' |
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8
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60' - 75' |
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16
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75' - 90' |
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| Average per match: 1.13 | Average per match: 1.92 | |
| Premier League average is 2.79 goals per game | ||
| Adam Le Fondre | 12 |
| Hal Robson-Kanu | 7 |
| Jimmy Kebe | 5 |
| Jobi McAnuff | 3,275 min |
| Mikele Leigertwood | 2,646 min |
| Adrian Mariappa | 2,610 min |
| Players | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Pavel Pogrebnyak | 1 | 4 |
| Jobi McAnuff | 0 | 5 |
| Adrian Mariappa | 0 | 5 |
| Danny Guthrie | 0 | 4 |
| Noel Hunt | 0 | 4 |
| Adam Le Fondre | 0 | 3 |
Championship : 2 (2006, 2012); League One : 4 (1926, 1940, 1986, 1994); League Two : 1 (1979)
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Madejski Stadium (24374)
John Madejski
Nigel Adkins
Home: Blue and white hooped shirts, blue shorts, blue socks; Away: Black and grey hooped shirts, black shorts, black socks