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' Reading FC have kicked off against Sheffield United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 2' GOAL! David McGoldrick scores on 2.
- 7' 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.
- 12' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Michael Olise has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 22' Jordan Obita needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 30 Yellow cards this season.
- 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.
- 32' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' Reading FC have won 441 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 43' The Romania George Puscas breaks the deadlock on 43 minutes. 1-1!
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 51' Andy Rinomhota has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Sheffield United FC make a change. Lys Mousset trudges off to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie on 61 minutes.
- 66' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 79' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — David McGoldrick exits the field as Billy Sharp enters on 79.
- 84' Oliver McBurnie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- Sheffield United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Kieron Freeman | 1 |
| John Fleck | 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.