Sheffield United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2018-19 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)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Geoff Eltringham
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee Robert Hyde
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Reading FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Aston Villa FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | 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' We are underway at Bramall Lane. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 1' Kieron Freeman adds to his 0 season tally! Sheffield United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 6' Sheffield United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 11' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Oliver Norwood.
- 16' GOAL! Gary Madine fires home to make it 2-0!
- 19' The supporters are chanting for John Swift. He replaces Liam Kelly on 19 minute.
- 24' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 24.
- 29' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 34' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 39' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Goal! Gary Madine scores his 31 goal in 372 matches.
- 46' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Ovie Ejaria by Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on 46 minute.
- 49' GOAL! John Fleck fires home to make it 4-0!
- 54' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Martin Cranie.
- 62' Jon Daði Boðvarsson, a Iceland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 67' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 71' John Swift was booked on 71.
- 72' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Oliver Norwood departs to be replaced by Paul Coutts.
- 75' Nelson Oliveira makes way for Garath McCleary at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 77' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Kieron Freeman is replaced by Richard Stearman on 77 minute.
- 82' Liam Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 84' Kieran Dowell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gary Madine on 84 minute.
- 89' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- Full Time. Sheffield United FC beats Reading FC
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Gary Madine ↓ Kieran Dowell 84'
-
16
Oliver Norwood C ↓ Paul Coutts 72'
- 22
- 28
- 18
- 3
- 4
- 21
- 12
- 1
- 11
Bench
-
8
Kieran Dowell ↑ 84'
- 17
- 25
-
19
Richard Stearman ↑ 77'
-
15
Paul Coutts ↑ 72'
- 7
- 10
Coach
Chris Wilder
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
- 27
-
38
Liam Kelly ↓ John Swift 19'
- 17
- 3
- 26
- 22
- 16
- 19
- 18
Bench
-
23
Jon Daði Boðvarsson ↑ 46'
- 4
- 2
-
12
Garath McCleary ↑ 75'
-
10
John Swift ↑ 19'
- 15
- 28
Coach
Jose Manuel Gomes
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| Kieron Freeman | 1 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield United FC Form
2019-02-16
Sheffield United FC
4–0
Reading FC
W
2019-02-13
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-02-08
Aston Villa FC
3–3
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-02-02
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-01-26
Norwich City FC
2–2
Sheffield United FC
D
2019-01-19
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.96
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC to win 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Reading FC
34%
Sheffield United FC or Reading FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sheffield United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.8%
2 – 0
14.7%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 1
9.6%
3 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
8.5%
3 – 1
5.7%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 21% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 25% | 31% |
| -0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.