Sheffield Wednesday vs Reading, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
3 - 0
3 - 0
Fernando Forestieri bags a brace in comfortable Wednesday win
Fernando Forestieri bags a brace in comfortable Wednesday win
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 3': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Liam Moore.
- 3': Attempt missed. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Daniel Pudil with a cross.
- 18': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Tiago Ilori.
- 20': Foul by George Boyd (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 20': Sone Aluko (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Attempt missed. Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by George Boyd with a cross.
- 23': Offside, Reading. Joey van den Berg tries a through ball, but Modou Barrow is caught offside.
- 26': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 26': Foul by Liam Kelly (Reading).
- 27': Attempt blocked. Sone Aluko (Reading) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Joey van den Berg.
- 29': Foul by Liam Moore (Reading).
- 29': Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt blocked. Jón Dadi Bödvarsson (Reading) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked.
- 32': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 32': Foul by Chris Gunter (Reading).
- 33': Attempt missed. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
- 34': Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 1, Reading 0. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Daniel Pudil.
- 39': Offside, Reading. Liam Kelly tries a through ball, but Modou Barrow is caught offside.
- 40': Attempt saved. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 44': Foul by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 44': Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Foul by Chris Gunter (Reading).
- 45'+3': Foul by Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 45'+3': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Sheffield Wednesday 1, Reading 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield Wednesday 1, Reading 0.
- 49': Foul by Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 49': Modou Barrow (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 50': Foul by Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 50': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 52': Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 2, Reading 0. George Boyd (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Adam Reach.
- 57': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Tom Lees.
- 58': Substitution, Reading. Yann Kermorgant replaces Joey van den Berg.
- 58': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jordan Rhodes.
- 59': Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Foul by Jón Dadi Bödvarsson (Reading).
- 60': Attempt missed. Jón Dadi Bödvarsson (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Gunter with a cross.
- 61': Attempt blocked. Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jack Hunt with a cross.
- 62': Foul by George Boyd (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 62': Sone Aluko (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Sone Aluko (Reading) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is blocked.
- 64': Delay in match Jack Hunt (Sheffield Wednesday) because of an injury.
- 68': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Lucas João replaces Jordan Rhodes because of an injury.
- 69': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 69': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Atdhe Nuhiu replaces Jack Hunt because of an injury.
- 70': Attempt saved. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 71': Attempt missed. Lucas João (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from very close range is too high. Assisted by Atdhe Nuhiu with a headed pass.
- 72': Attempt missed. Jón Dadi Bödvarsson (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner.
- 73': Goal! Sheffield Wednesday 3, Reading 0. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Atdhe Nuhiu.
- 75': Foul by Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 75': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 76': Tyler Blackett (Reading) is shown the red card for violent conduct.
- 78': Substitution, Reading. Omar Richards replaces Jón Dadi Bödvarsson.
- 78': Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Connor Kirby replaces Frederico Venâncio.
- 79': Chris Gunter (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 83': Substitution, Reading. Pelle Clement replaces Sone Aluko.
- 83': Foul by John Swift (Reading).
- 83': Lucas João (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 84': Attempt missed. Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a set piece situation.
- 84': Foul by Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 84': Omar Richards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 85': Foul by Tiago Ilori (Reading).
- 85': Lucas João (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Attempt saved. Fernando Forestieri (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Lucas João.
- 88': Attempt missed. Yann Kermorgant (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pelle Clement.
- 90': Attempt missed. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Omar Richards.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Lucas João (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Barry Bannan.
- 90'+5': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Kirby.
- 90'+5': Corner, Sheffield Wednesday. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 90'+6': Foul by Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday).
- 90'+6': Vito Mannone (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield Wednesday 3, Reading 0.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Sheffield Wednesday 3, Reading 0.
Statistics
 REA |
SHW |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 9 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 52.8 | Possession | 47.2 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 414 | Accurate Passes | 359 |
| 510 | Passes | 461 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 19 | Crosses | 13 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 60 | Long Balls | 65 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 27 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 3 |
| 16 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 28 |
| 24 | Clearances | 28 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Hillsborough
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 24,373
Venue: Hillsborough
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 24,373
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 4 | +6 | 10 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield Wednesday (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Cameron Dawson (GK) |
| 15 | Tom Lees |
| 36 | Daniel Pudil |
| 46 | Frederico Venâncio |
| 20 | Adam Reach |
| 32 | Joel Pelupessy |
| 10 | Barry Bannan |
| 21 | George Boyd |
| 2 | Jack Hunt |
| 7 | Jordan Rhodes |
| 45 | Fernando Forestieri |
Reading (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vito Mannone (GK) |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 20 | Tiago Ilori |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett  |
| 2 | Chris Gunter |
| 10 | John Swift |
| 38 | Liam Kelly |
| 4 | Joey van den Berg |
| 23 | Jón Bödvarsson |
| 17 | Modou Barrow |
| 14 | Sone Aluko |
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