Reading FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship .
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Steve Meredith
- Referee James Linington
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 May | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Apr | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Apr | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Apr | Bristol City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Brentford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | Reading FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 May | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 22 Apr | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 19 Apr | Norwich City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Apr | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC has kicked off!
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Sheffield Wednesday FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Liam Moore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 379 appearances.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' A goal from the England international Kadeem Harris! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jose Manuel Gomes will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' Sheffield Wednesday FC have won 456 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' The referee calls foul for Steven Fletcher. He receives a Yellow card.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' What a strike from Yakou Meite! The score is 1-1.
- 56' A stunning finish from Sam Hutchinson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 61' Sheffield Wednesday FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Daniel Loader is replaced by Charlie Adam on 65 minute.
- 70' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' Andy Rinomhota has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 77' Poor challenge from Sam Hutchinson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' Lucas Joao has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kieran Lee on 78 minute.
- 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Keiren Westwood on 80.
- 82' The Sheffield Wednesday FC bench stirs into life. Steven Fletcher is withdrawn and Cameron Dawson gets his opportunity.
- 85' A change in the Reading FC ranks — John Swift exits the field as Andrij Novakovich enters on 85.
- 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- It finishes all square. Reading FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
-
10
John Swift ↓ Andrij Novakovich 85'
- 8
- 7
-
15
Daniel Namaso ↓ Charlie Adam 65'
- 17
-
39
Josh Barrett ↓ Michael Olise 65'
- 20
- 5
Bench
- 1
- 9
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 65'
- 4
-
23
Andrij Novakovich ↑ 85'
- 16
-
21
Michael Olise ↑ 65'
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 10
- 23
- 15
- 20
- 9
- 2
-
5
Kieran Lee ↓ Lucas Joao 78'
- 22
- 13
Bench
- 6
-
45
Fernando Forestieri ↑ 78'
- 17
- 3
-
18
Lucas Joao ↑ 78'
-
25
Cameron Dawson ↑ 82'
- 8
Coach
Lee Bullen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Sam Hutchinson | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| Liam Moore | 1 |
| Liam Moore | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2019-08-03
Reading FC
1–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2019-05-05
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2019-04-27
Preston North End FC
3–3
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-04-22
Sheffield Wednesday FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2019-04-19
Norwich City FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-04-13
Leeds United FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
69%
Reading FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sheffield Wednesday FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.