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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Sheffield United FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 11' GOAL! Oliver McBurnie scores on 11.
- 12' Oliver McBurnie with the second goal in the match!
- 17' 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.
- 22' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 22 minutes.
- 27' Iliman Ndiaye has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Sheffield United FC is showing some good football. However, Sheffield United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 42' 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.
- 46' What a strike from Anel Ahmedhodzic! The score is 3-0.
- 46' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyrese Fornah is hanging Naby Sarr on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' GOAL! Anel Ahmedhodzic scores on 47.
- 52' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 57' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 60' Shane Long is replacing Lucas Joao for the Reading FC side.
- 62' What a strike from Iliman Ndiaye! The score is 5-0.
- 67' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 67 minute. Iliman Ndiaye leaves to be changed by Reda Khadra.
- 70' The whistle greets Oliver McBurnie as he departs to be replaced by Rhian Brewster.
- 75' 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.
- 79' Chris Basham has so much to prove this time. He replaces George Baldock on 79 minute.
- 81' What a strike from Anel Ahmedhodzic! The score is 6-0.
- 81' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Loum Ndiaye is replaced by Michael Craig on 81 minute.
- 86' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading FC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Iliman Ndiaye | 3 |
| Anel Ahmedhodzic | 3 |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 2 |
| Billy Sharp | 2 |
| Gary Madine | 2 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| David McGoldrick | 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.