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
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Leeds United FC and Reading FC get this one started.
- 5' England international Luke Ayling has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' That is a Yellow card for Leeds United AFC. Luke Ayling will be fuming at that decision.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 16' That is a Yellow card for Reading FC. John Swift will be fuming at that decision.
- 21' Stuart Dallas has been relatively quiet despite scoring 18 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 26' Leeds United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 31' Omar Richards is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leeds United FC so far.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Yakou Meite.
- 37' The whistle greets Kalvin Phillips as he departs to be replaced by Ezgjan Alioski.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 47' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Andy Rinomhota has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 52' It’s high time Marcelo Bielsa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 57' What a moment for Pablo Hernandez! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' A tactical swap from Reading FC — Charlie Adam on, John Swift off on 76 minutes.
- 81' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mateusz Klich suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' Another substitution for Leeds United AFC to replace Pablo Hernandez by Jamie Shackleton on 85 minute.
- 90' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leeds United FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.