Leeds United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leeds United FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Elland Road.
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Michael George
- Referee Mark Dwyer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Bristol City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Brentford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Feb | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Leeds United FC have kicked off against Reading FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Elland Road. Leeds United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' A meaty challenge results in booking for Luke Ayling on 10.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Leeds United FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 16' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for John Swift on 16 minutes.
- 21' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Michael Morrison has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 26' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 31' Liam Cooper is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leeds United FC so far.
- 36' Reading FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 37' Another substitution for Leeds United AFC to replace Kalvin Phillips by Ezgjan Alioski on 37 minute.
- 42' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 47' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' Pablo Hernandez puts Leeds United AFC on the lead.
- 62' Jamie Shackleton needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 76' A change in the Reading FC ranks — John Swift exits the field as Charlie Adam enters on 76.
- 81' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 81 minutes.
- 85' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Pablo Hernandez departs to be replaced by Jamie Shackleton.
- 90' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Leeds United FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 6
- 2
- 23
- 15
- 19
- 22
- 9
- 43
- 13
- 5
Bench
- 3
-
10
Ezgjan Alioski ↑ 37'
- 11
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 85'
- 1
- 29
- 49
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
-
10
John Swift ↓ Charlie Adam 76'
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 29
- 33
- 47
- 14
- 21
Bench
- 24
- 11
- 1
- 9
- 20
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 76'
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Hernandez | 3 |
| Jack Harrison | 1 |
| Stuart Dallas | 1 |
| Mateusz Klich | 1 |
Head to Head
Leeds United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.23
Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Leeds United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Reading FC
50%
Leeds United FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.2%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 2
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC
| Handicap | Leeds United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 15% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.