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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Manchester United FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' It’s high time Jose Manuel Gomes made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' The deadlock is broken! Mata gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
- 27' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Phil Jones has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' Liam Kelly has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' What composure from Romelu Lukaku! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-0.
- 46' Sone Aluko is replacing Tiago Ilori for the Reading FC side.
- 49' Magnificent from Romelu Lukaku! That is 160 goals in 409 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 54' Manchester United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 59' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 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 Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Fred departs to be replaced by Marouane Fellaini.
- 64' Manchester United FC ring the changes. Alexis Sanchez has done his job and it is now time for Marcus Rashford to step up.
- 69' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yakou Meite is hanging Callum Harriott on the field on 76 minute.
- 77' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 77.
- 82' Manchester United FC have won 674 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 87' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Manchester United FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Manchester United FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Mata | 1 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 1 |
| Fred | 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.