Sheffield United FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Reading FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Stoke City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Stoke City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–1 | D |
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' The wait is over. Sheffield United FC get us underway at Bramall Lane.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Filip Uremovic, as he is very good at scoring at Bramall Lane with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 6' A moment of madness from Morgan Gibbs-White on 6 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield United FC will be frustrated.
- 11' With 0 assists to his name this season, Enda Stevens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 16' Tom Dele-Bashiru has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 17' Lucas Joao doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 18' Reading FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 18.
- 23' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 33' Tom Ince needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sheffield United FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 43' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Orjan Nyland made 355 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Sander Berge is replacing Filip Uremovic for the Sheffield United FC side.
- 48' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Yiadom argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 53' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 55' Another substitution for Sheffield United FC to replace Oliver McBurnie by Daniel Jebbison on 55 minute.
- 57' The referee shows Sheffield United FC player a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sheffield United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 67' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 70' Sheffield United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Iliman Ndiaye is hanging Conor Hourihane on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' Femi Azeez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Joao at the 75 minute mark.
- 80' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 81' Daniel Jebbison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 86' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 87' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' Reading FC make a change. Tom Ince trudges off to be replaced by Tom Dele-Bashiru on 88 minutes.
- 90' What a moment for Iliman Ndiaye! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Tom McIntyre on 90.
- With this win, Reading FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 23
- 22
- 16
- 3
- 2
- 12
- 27
-
24
Conor Hourihane ↓ Iliman Ndiaye 70'
- 18
-
25
Filip Uremovic ↓ Sander Berge 46'
Bench
- 33
-
29
Iliman Ndiaye ↑ 70'
- 19
- 1
- 6
-
8
Sander Berge ↑ 46'
-
36
Daniel Jebbison ↑ 55'
Coach
Paul Heckingbottom
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 15
-
9
Tom Ince ↓ Tom Dele-Bashiru 88'
- 4
-
18
Lucas Joao ↓ Femi Azeez 75'
- 1
- 28
- 21
- 14
- 5
Bench
- 12
- 23
- 33
- 22
-
19
Tom Dele-Bashiru ↑ 88'
-
30
Femi Azeez ↑ 75'
- 35
Coach
Paul Ince
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
Sheffield United FC Form
2022-04-15
Sheffield United FC
1–2
Reading FC
L
2022-04-09
Sheffield United FC
0–0
AFC Bournemouth
D
2022-04-05
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2022-04-02
Stoke City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2022-03-19
Sheffield United FC
2–0
Barnsley FC
W
2022-03-16
Blackpool FC
0–0
Sheffield United FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.35
Sheffield United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Sheffield United FC or Draw 73% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Sheffield United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Reading FC
56%
Sheffield United FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
8.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield United FC
| Handicap | Sheffield United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.