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' That's the starting whistle at Old Trafford. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Manchester United FC and Reading FC.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 20' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mata makes it 1-0.
- 27' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 32' Callum Harriott is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 33' A moment of madness from Andy Yiadom on 33 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 38' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester United FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' Manchester United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Brilliant from the forward! Romelu Lukaku makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 45.
- 46' The whistle greets Tiago Ilori as he departs to be replaced by Sone Aluko.
- 49' A goal from the Belgium international Romelu Lukaku! He fires home on 45 to make it 3-0!
- 54' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' Reading FC is showing some good football. However, Reading FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Garath McCleary is replaced by Modou Barrow on 61 minute.
- 62' The crowd applauds Fred as he leaves the pitch. Marouane Fellaini steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 64' The Manchester United FC manager makes a substitution. Alexis Sanchez departs to be replaced by Marcus Rashford.
- 69' Andy Yiadom needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 74' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 76' Another change for Reading FC made on 76 minute. Callum Harriott leaves to be changed by Yakou Meite.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Tahith Chong is booked for Manchester United FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 87' Anssi Jaakkola has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- Manchester United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 1 |
| Mata | 1 |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 1 |
| Fred | 1 |
| Marcus Rashford | 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.