Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Sheffield United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Mar | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–5 | L |
| 25 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Feb | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Reading FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–3 | 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' Three points are at stake. Reading FC host Sheffield United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' 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.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Sheffield United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Andy Carroll is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
- 30' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' A moment of madness from Andy Yiadom on 40 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Ince is booked for Reading FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 60' What composure from Iliman Ndiaye! The Senegal international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 65' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 67' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Jayden Bogle is replaced by George Baldock on 67 minute.
- 72' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 74' The crowd applauds James McAtee as he leaves the pitch. John Fleck steps in for Sheffield United FC.
- 76' Lucas Joao is replacing Shane Long for the Reading FC side.
- 81' The crowd applauds Nesta Guinness-Walker as he leaves the pitch. Femi Azeez steps in for Reading FC.
- 86' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 89' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Liam Moore comes on to replace Tom Holmes.
- 90' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Cesare Casadei comes on to replace Jeff Hendrick.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Sheffield United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Tom Holmes ↓ Liam Moore 89'
- 17
- 6
-
8
Jeff Hendrick ↓ Cesare Casadei 90'
- 10
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Lucas Joao 76'
- 2
- 1
- 24
- 18
- 5
Bench
-
–
Liam Moore ↑ 89'
-
9
Lucas Joao ↑ 76'
- 21
- 19
-
15
Femi Azeez ↑ 81'
- 27
-
20
Cesare Casadei ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Ince
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Billy Sharp 67'
- 9
- 19
-
20
Jayden Bogle ↓ George Baldock 67'
- 16
- 6
- 12
- 13
- 8
- 18
-
28
James McAtee ↓ John Fleck 74'
Bench
- 26
- 1
-
4
John Fleck ↑ 74'
-
2
George Baldock ↑ 67'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 67'
- 22
- 36
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Tom McIntyre | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2023-03-07
Reading FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
2023-03-04
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-03-01
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2023-02-25
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2023-02-18
Millwall FC
3–2
Sheffield United FC
L
2023-02-15
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Sheffield United FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.36
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
67%
Reading FC or Sheffield United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 20% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

