Sheffield United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield United FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Bramall Lane.
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading 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 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Reading FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Aug | Luton Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 14 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Aug | Millwall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 27 Aug | Millwall FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 06 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sheffield United FC is hosting Reading FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Loum Ndiaye suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 11' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oliver McBurnie makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Oliver McBurnie gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 17' Andy Yiadom, a Ghana defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 22' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 27' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 32' The 33-year-old John Egan has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sheffield United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James McAtee made 436 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' What a strike from Anel Ahmedhodzic! The score is 3-0.
- 46' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Tyrese Fornah comes on to replace Naby Sarr.
- 47' Anel Ahmedhodzic makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Sheffield United FC are in front.
- 52' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 60' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Lucas Joao is withdrawn and Shane Long gets his opportunity.
- 62' Iliman Ndiaye doubles the advantage! 5-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 67' Iliman Ndiaye makes way for Reda Khadra at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
- 70' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Rhian Brewster is hanging Oliver McBurnie on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. George Baldock departs to be replaced by Chris Basham.
- 81' Goal! Anel Ahmedhodzic scores his 13 goal in 372 matches.
- 81' Michael Craig is ready to make an impact after coming on for Loum Ndiaye at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Sheffield United FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Reda Khadra 67'
- 9
- 15
- 16
-
2
George Baldock ↓ Chris Basham 79'
- 12
- 13
- 8
- 18
-
22
Thomas Doyle ↓ James McAtee 79'
Bench
-
6
Chris Basham ↑ 79'
-
7
Rhian Brewster ↑ 70'
-
11
Reda Khadra ↑ 67'
- 36
-
28
James McAtee ↑ 79'
- 30
- 37
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 8
- 10
- 23
- 4
-
9
Lucas Joao ↓ Shane Long 60'
- 1
-
24
Naby Sarr ↓ Tyrese Fornah 46'
-
22
Loum Ndiaye ↓ Michael Craig 81'
- 5
Bench
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 60'
- 21
- 18
-
19
Tyrese Fornah ↑ 46'
- 35
- 30
-
36
Michael Craig ↑ 81'
Coach
Paul Ince
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Kieron Freeman | 1 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2022-08-30
Sheffield United FC
4–0
Reading FC
W
2022-08-26
Luton Town FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2022-08-20
Sheffield United FC
3–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-08-17
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2022-08-14
Middlesbrough FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2022-08-06
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Millwall FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Reading FC
36%
Sheffield United FC or Reading FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
6.2%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 20% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 24% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.