Manchester United FC vs Reading FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Reading FC — FA Cup at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Garratt
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Jonathan Moss
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Reading FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 4–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Millwall FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Reading FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Manchester United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' Mata adds to his 0 season tally! Manchester United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 27' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 33' A moment of madness from Andy Yiadom on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 38' Anssi Jaakkola has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 43' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 45' What composure from Romelu Lukaku! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 46' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Tiago Ilori is replaced by Sone Aluko on 46 minute.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Romelu Lukaku makes it 3-0.
- 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 59' Manchester United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' Reading FC ring the changes. Garath McCleary has done his job and it is now time for Modou Barrow to step up.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Marouane Fellaini. He replaces Fred on 62 minute.
- 64' The crowd applauds Alexis Sanchez as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Rashford steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 69' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 74' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 74 minutes.
- 76' Reading FC ring the changes. Callum Harriott has done his job and it is now time for Yakou Meite to step up.
- 77' Controversy at the stadium! Tahith Chong argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' With 0 assists to his name this season, Omar Richards is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
- 87' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- Full Time. Manchester United FC beats Reading FC
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
-
17
Fred ↓ Marouane Fellaini 62'
- 18
- 9
- 4
- 36
- 39
-
8
Mata ↓ Tahith Chong 62'
- 7
- 20
- 15
Bench
-
10
Marcus Rashford ↑ 64'
- 11
- 2
-
27
Marouane Fellaini ↑ 62'
- 13
-
44
Tahith Chong ↑ 62'
- 37
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 6
-
20
Tiago Ilori ↓ Sone Aluko 46'
- 27
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Modou Barrow 61'
- 38
- 10
-
15
Callum Harriott ↓ Yakou Meite 76'
- 35
- 43
- 3
Bench
-
21
Yakou Meite ↑ 76'
- 4
- 2
- 42
-
14
Sone Aluko ↑ 46'
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 61'
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Casemiro | 4 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Mata | 1 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2019-01-05
Manchester United FC
2–0
Reading FC
W
2019-01-02
Newcastle United FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2018-12-30
Manchester United FC
4–1
AFC Bournemouth
W
2018-12-26
Manchester United FC
3–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2018-12-22
Cardiff City FC
1–5
Manchester United FC
W
2018-12-16
Liverpool FC
3–1
Manchester United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.65
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Reading FC
38%
Manchester United FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
15.5%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 0
7.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
1 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
3.1%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 19% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 26% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
53%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.