Match Report
47 points separated the sides: Sheffield United 2nd on 91, Reading 22nd on 44. Against a league average of 1.22 goals per team per game, Reading ran at 1 scored and 1.48 conceded, Sheffield United at 1.59 and 0.85.
Across 13 recorded meetings, Reading have 2 wins to Sheffield United's 10, with 1 draw, at 3.23 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 38% of meetings won. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 77% of the meetings.
The venue was Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading, with room for 24,161 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.