Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee James Linington
- Referee Dean Treleaven
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Nov | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 03 Nov | Bristol City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Reading FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Brentford FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
- 5' Andy Rinomhota has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' 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 Daniel Namaso suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 23' John Fleck catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 23.
- 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 33' The 32-year-old John Lundstram has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 43' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 46' Mark Duffy is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Lundstram at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' John Fleck is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sheffield United FC so far.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 60 minute. Conor Washington leaves to be changed by Billy Sharp.
- 64' Josh Sims makes way for Modou Barrow at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 74' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 79' Conor Washington has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Daniel Loader.
- 83' The England forward Billy Sharp breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 0-1!
- 85' Another change for Reading FC made on 85 minute. Garath McCleary leaves to be changed by Sone Aluko.
- 86' What a moment for Sam Baldock! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 2
- 24
- 20
-
12
Garath McCleary ↓ Sone Aluko 85'
- 35
- 7
- 43
- 3
-
29
Marc McNulty ↓ Sam Baldock 64'
-
19
Josh Sims ↓ Modou Barrow 64'
Bench
- 1
- 38
- 10
-
14
Sone Aluko ↑ 85'
-
17
Modou Barrow ↑ 64'
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 64'
- 46
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
39
Conor Washington ↓ Billy Sharp 60'
- 17
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
-
7
John Lundstram ↓ Mark Duffy 46'
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 22
- 28
- 25
- 19
- 15
-
21
Mark Duffy ↑ 46'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 60'
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 1 |
| Tom McIntyre | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2018-12-08
Reading FC
0–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-12-01
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2018-11-27
Brentford FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
2018-11-24
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2018-11-09
Sheffield United FC
0–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2018-11-03
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.06
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.62
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
72%
Reading FC or Sheffield United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
10.4%
0 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 22% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.