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 (2025/26)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Madejski Stadium. Reading FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
- 2' David McGoldrick puts Sheffield United FC on the lead.
- 7' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' The 27-year-old Panagiotis Retsos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' Oliver McBurnie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 66 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 32' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 37' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
- 42' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' GOAL! George Puscas scores on 43.
- 48' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United 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' Oliver McBurnie gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Lys Mousset and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' Matt Miazga is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 79' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — David McGoldrick exits the field as Billy Sharp enters on 79.
- 84' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Sheffield United FC share the spoils 1-2.
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 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
| George Puscas | 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.