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 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
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
33%
Clean Sheets
Sheffield United FC this season
Sheffield United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
0-15
4/5
16-30
4/1
31-45
5/4
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/2
76+
3/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sheffield United FC
| Patrick Bamford | 5 G | 1 A |
| Sydie Peck | 4 G | 2 A |
| Thomas Cannon | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Bramall Lane. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' It looks surprising Sheffield United FC does not make any changes. Iliman Ndiaye has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 11' Against the run of play, Oliver McBurnie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oliver McBurnie makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 17' 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.
- 22' The 23-year-old Michael Craig has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 32' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jeff Hendrick made 353 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' Anel Ahmedhodzic adds to his 0 season tally! Sheffield United FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 46' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Naby Sarr is withdrawn and Tyrese Fornah gets his opportunity.
- 47' GOAL! Anel Ahmedhodzic scores on 47.
- 52' It is a cagey affair so far. Sheffield United FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
- 57' Andy Yiadom has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 390 appearances.
- 60' Lucas Joao makes way for Shane Long at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 62' Iliman Ndiaye has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 62 minutes.
- 67' Reda Khadra gets the nod from Sheffield United FC. He replaces Iliman Ndiaye and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Oliver McBurnie is replaced by Rhian Brewster.
- 75' Naby Sarr has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 79' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. George Baldock is replaced by Chris Basham on 79 minute.
- 81' Magnificent from Anel Ahmedhodzic! That is 13 goals in 380 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Michael Craig gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Loum Ndiaye and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Sheffield United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Sheffield United FC players.
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.