Reading FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Gavin Ward
- Referee Mark Pottage
- Referee Mark Scholes
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Leeds United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 02 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Reading FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Bristol City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Leeds United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 9' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tyler Roberts.
- 14' Mateusz Klich makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Leeds United AFC are in front.
- 19' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact .
- 22' Magnificent from Pablo Hernandez! That is 25 goals in 358 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 27' 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.
- 29' Leeds United AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 29.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 43' The Spain Pablo Hernandez breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 0-3!
- 48' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Luke Ayling departs to be replaced by Stuart Dallas.
- 61' Leeds United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 61.
- 63' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Callum Harriott comes on to replace Ryan East.
- 68' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 69' Another substitution for Leeds United AFC to replace Tyler Roberts by Jamie Shackleton on 69 minute.
- 74' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' A tactical swap from Leeds United AFC — Barry Douglas on, Mateusz Klich off on 75 minutes.
- 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 81' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Daniel Loader departs to be replaced by Garath McCleary.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Swift.
- 86' Barry Douglas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- The final score is 0-3.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 24
- 6
- 10
-
42
Ryan East ↓ Callum Harriott 63'
-
17
Modou Barrow ↓ Michael Olise 69'
-
43
Daniel Namaso ↓ Garath McCleary 81'
- 3
- 26
- 16
- 19
Bench
- 4
- 2
- 5
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 81'
-
15
Callum Harriott ↑ 63'
- 28
-
48
Michael Olise ↑ 69'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 6
-
2
Luke Ayling ↓ Stuart Dallas 56'
- 10
- 23
- 19
- 11
- 22
- 9
-
43
Mateusz Klich ↓ Barry Douglas 75'
- 33
Bench
-
3
Barry Douglas ↑ 75'
- 1
- 28
-
15
Stuart Dallas ↑ 56'
- 37
-
46
Jamie Shackleton ↑ 69'
- 53
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Pablo Hernandez | 3 |
| Mateusz Klich | 1 |
| Jack Harrison | 1 |
| Stuart Dallas | 1 |
Reading FC Form
Leeds United FC Form
2019-03-12
Reading FC
0–3
Leeds United FC
W
2019-03-09
Bristol City FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
W
2019-03-01
Leeds United FC
4–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2019-02-26
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–0
Leeds United FC
L
2019-02-23
Leeds United FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-02-13
Leeds United FC
2–1
Swansea City AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.91
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.49
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leeds United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Leeds United FC
75%
Reading FC or Leeds United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leeds United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
12.4%
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.