Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC, FA Cup 2019-20 ROUND OF 16
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC — FA Cup at Madejski Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 1–1 | D |
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
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jamie Reid | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Sheffield United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 2' David McGoldrick adds to his 0 season tally! Sheffield United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 7' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 12' Over 12 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 17' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 381 games and scored 457 goals.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 37' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' Oliver McBurnie has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. George Puscas makes it 1-1.
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 51' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Andy Rinomhota.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 61' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 61 minute. Lys Mousset leaves to be changed by Oliver McBurnie.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jack Robinson made 382 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 71' It looks surprising Reading FC does not make any changes. Billy Sharp has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' With 0 assists to his name this season, Yakou Meite is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 79' Fresh legs for Sheffield United FC! Billy Sharp comes on to replace David McGoldrick.
- 84' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
Yakou Meite ↓ Garath McCleary 105'
- 11
- 10
-
8
Andy Rinomhota ↓ Sam Baldock 105'
- 17
- 4
- 5
- 33
- 47
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Pele 98'
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Ayub Timbe 98'
Bench
- 24
- 6
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 105'
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 105'
-
29
Pele ↑ 98'
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 98'
Coach
Mark Bowen
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Lys Mousset ↓ Oliver McBurnie 61'
- 23
-
8
Luke Freeman ↓ Panagiotis Retsos 106'
-
17
David McGoldrick ↓ Billy Sharp 79'
- 6
- 5
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 1
-
32
Sander Berge ↓ Jack Robinson 99'
Bench
- 15
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 61'
-
19
Jack Robinson ↑ 99'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 79'
-
29
Panagiotis Retsos ↑ 106'
- 30
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-03-03
Reading FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-02-22
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2020-02-09
Sheffield United FC
2–1
AFC Bournemouth
W
2020-02-01
Crystal Palace FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2020-01-21
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
2020-01-18
Arsenal FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.99
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
75%
Reading FC or Sheffield United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
9.8%
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
4.8%
0 – 3
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 23% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.