Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Reading FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sheffield Wednesday FC vs Reading FC — Championship at Hillsborough Stadium.
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Gareth Rhodes
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Andy Woolmer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | Luton Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Millwall FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Jan | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Reading FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sheffield Wednesday FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 16' Osaze Urhoghide was booked on 16.
- 21' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yakou Meite makes it 0-1.
- 26' 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.
- 31' Liam Moore has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 36' 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 Kieran Lee suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 46' Time for substitution for Sheffield Wednesday FC. Joey Pelupessy is replaced by Barry Bannan.
- 49' It’s gonna be a Red card for Osaze Urhoghide.
- 54' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bowen might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' Jacob Murphy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alessio Da Cruz on 56 minute.
- 61' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield Wednesday FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Charlie Adam made 385 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 67' Ovie Ejaria was booked on 67.
- 68' A tactical swap from Sheffield Wednesday FC — Connor Wickham on, Atdhe Nuhiu off on 68 minutes.
- 72' What a moment for George Puscas! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' Sheffield Wednesday FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 81' The referee shows Reading FC player a Yellow card on 81.
- 83' Reading FC ring the changes. George Puscas has done his job and it is now time for Sam Baldock to step up.
- 86' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Ovie Ejaria exits the field as Ayub Timbe enters on 86.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 7
- 45
-
17
Atdhe Nuhiu ↓ Connor Wickham 68'
- 2
- 5
- 25
-
8
Joey Pelupessy ↓ Barry Bannan 46'
- 27
- 13
-
38
Alessio Da Cruz ↓ Jacob Murphy 56'
Bench
-
19
Connor Wickham ↑ 68'
-
14
Jacob Murphy ↑ 56'
-
10
Barry Bannan ↑ 46'
- 15
- 28
- 29
- 47
Coach
Garry Monk
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 6
- 27
- 10
- 8
- 17
- 4
- 33
-
47
George Puscas ↓ Sam Baldock 83'
-
14
Ovie Ejaria ↓ Ayub Timbe 86'
-
21
Michael Olise ↓ Charlie Adam 68'
Bench
- 24
- 1
-
9
Sam Baldock ↑ 83'
- 20
-
26
Charlie Adam ↑ 68'
- 34
-
25
Ayub Timbe ↑ 86'
Coach
Mark Bowen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Lucas Joao | 2 |
| Yakou Meite | 2 |
| Kadeem Harris | 1 |
| Sam Hutchinson | 1 |
| Sam Baldock | 1 |
| George Puscas | 1 |
| Liam Moore | 1 |
Head to Head
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2020-02-15
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–3
Reading FC
L
2020-02-12
Luton Town FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-02-08
Barnsley FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2020-02-01
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–0
Millwall FC
D
2020-01-28
Wigan Athletic FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2020-01-18
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–5
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.98
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Reading FC
72%
Sheffield Wednesday FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
10.5%
0 – 2
9.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Sheffield Wednesday FC
| Handicap | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.