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 46 games · 60 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Sheffield United FC have kicked off against Reading FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 1' Kieron Freeman has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
- 6' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 11' A quiet spell here at Bramall Lane. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 13' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. Oliver Norwood gets a Yellow card.
- 16' Gary Madine doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 19' Liam Kelly makes way for John Swift at the 19 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 24' 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 Scott Hogan suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' Emiliano Martinez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 34' Jon Daði Boðvarsson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
- 39' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 44' Gary Madine does the damage! The net is bulging and Sheffield United FC surge ahead!
- 46' Reading FC make a change. Ovie Ejaria trudges off to be replaced by Jon Dadi Bodvarsson on 46 minutes.
- 49' Goal! John Fleck scores his 13 goal in 366 matches.
- 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' Martin Cranie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 57.
- 62' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Liam Kelly, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for John Swift.
- 72' The whistle greets Oliver Norwood as he departs to be replaced by Paul Coutts.
- 75' Reading FC make a change. Nelson Oliveira trudges off to be replaced by Garath McCleary on 75 minutes.
- 77' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 77 minute. Kieron Freeman leaves to be changed by Richard Stearman.
- 82' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 84' The Sheffield United FC manager makes a substitution. Gary Madine departs to be replaced by Kieran Dowell.
- 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Wilder might look to freshen things up shortly.
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sheffield United FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| John Fleck | 1 |
| George Puscas | 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.