Sheffield United vs Reading, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipSheffield United showing no signs of slowing down after win over Reading
Sheffield United showing no signs of slowing down after win over Reading
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 1': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 2': Attempt missed. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mark Duffy with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 3': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 3': Tiago Ilori (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Foul by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 8': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jack O'Connell.
- 10': Offside, Sheffield United. Cameron Carter-Vickers tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 11': Hand ball by Modou Barrow (Reading).
- 13': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Leandro Bacuna.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Coutts with a cross.
- 13': Corner, Reading. Conceded by George Baldock.
- 15': Attempt blocked. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) left footed shot from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
- 15': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Tiago Ilori.
- 16': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 16': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Dangerous play by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 17': George Baldock (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Goal! Sheffield United 1, Reading 0. Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box to the high centre of the goal.
- 21': Attempt blocked. Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 22': Foul by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 22': Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 23': Attempt blocked. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Basham.
- 23': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 24': Attempt missed. Cameron Carter-Vickers (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 24': Foul by Paul Coutts (Sheffield United).
- 24': Joey van den Berg (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 26': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 26': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Leandro Bacuna.
- 28': Offside, Sheffield United. Mark Duffy tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 31': David Edwards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 32': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Foul by Tyler Blackett (Reading).
- 33': Offside, Sheffield United. Jamal Blackman tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 33': Foul by Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United).
- 33': Modou Barrow (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 34': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 34': Tyler Blackett (Reading) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 35': Corner, Reading. Conceded by George Baldock.
- 35': Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Leandro Bacuna (Reading).
- 36': Foul by Sone Aluko (Reading).
- 36': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 37': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Reading 0. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mark Duffy.
- 38': Offside, Reading. Leandro Bacuna tries a through ball, but Modou Barrow is caught offside.
- 40': Chris Gunter (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Billy Sharp (Sheffield United).
- 41': Attempt missed. Roy Beerens (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joey van den Berg.
- 44': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Chris Basham.
- 44': Offside, Reading. Modou Barrow tries a through ball, but Tyler Blackett is caught offside.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Reading 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 2, Reading 0.
- 48': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Leandro Bacuna (Reading).
- 50': Offside, Sheffield United. Mark Duffy tries a through ball, but Billy Sharp is caught offside.
- 52': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 52': Foul by Tiago Ilori (Reading).
- 53': Foul by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 53': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Attempt saved. Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mark Duffy with a cross.
- 54': Attempt blocked. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 55': Substitution, Reading. Paul McShane replaces Tyler Blackett.
- 56': Foul by Joey van den Berg (Reading).
- 56': Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Delay in match Mark Duffy (Sheffield United) because of an injury.
- 56': Joey van den Berg (Reading) is shown the yellow card.
- 57': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 57': Foul by Paul McShane (Reading).
- 57': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 57': Paul McShane (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 58': Attempt blocked. Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Chris Basham with a headed pass.
- 60': Foul by Roy Beerens (Reading).
- 60': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 61': Foul by Mark Duffy (Sheffield United).
- 61': Joey van den Berg (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Foul by Sone Aluko (Reading).
- 62': Paul Coutts (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Modou Barrow (Reading).
- 66': Substitution, Reading. John Swift replaces Sone Aluko.
- 67': David Edwards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 72': Attempt missed. Tiago Ilori (Reading) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left. Assisted by Chris Gunter.
- 73': Substitution, Sheffield United. David Brooks replaces Mark Duffy.
- 73': Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
- 73': Leandro Bacuna (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 76': Offside, Sheffield United. Jack O'Connell tries a through ball, but Leon Clarke is caught offside.
- 76': Attempt blocked. Roy Beerens (Reading) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Bacuna.
- 76': Attempt missed. Paul McShane (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Chris Gunter with a cross.
- 77': Foul by David Brooks (Sheffield United).
- 77': Paul McShane (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Substitution, Reading. Pelle Clement replaces Leandro Bacuna.
- 81': Substitution, Sheffield United. John Lundstram replaces Billy Sharp.
- 81': Chris Gunter (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 85': Attempt missed. George Baldock (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Leon Clarke with a headed pass.
- 85': Goal! Sheffield United 2, Reading 1. Roy Beerens (Reading) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Modou Barrow.
- 87': Foul by Leon Clarke (Sheffield United).
- 87': Paul McShane (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Enda Stevens (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Foul by Pelle Clement (Reading).
- 90'+1': Offside, Reading. Chris Gunter tries a through ball, but Paul McShane is caught offside.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by David Brooks with a through ball.
- 90'+4': Offside, Sheffield United. Leon Clarke tries a through ball, but David Brooks is caught offside.
- 90'+4': David Brooks (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, Reading 1.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Reading 1.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Sheffield United 2, Reading 1.
Statistics
 REA |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 6 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 53 | Possession | 47 |
| 5 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 342 | Accurate Passes | 282 |
| 457 | Passes | 399 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 17 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 88 | Long Balls | 77 |
| 32 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 7 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 15 | Tackles | 14 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 27 | Effective Clearances | 15 |
| 27 | Clearances | 15 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,265
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 26,265
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bromwich Albion | 6 | +3 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham United | 6 | +5 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 6 | +4 | 11 |
| 4 | Queens Park Rangers | 6 | +3 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Jamal Blackman (GK) |
| 16 | Cameron Carter-Vickers |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 15 | Paul Coutts |
| 21 | Mark Duffy |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 10 | Billy Sharp |
| 9 | Leon Clarke |
Reading (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vito Mannone (GK) |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 20 | Tiago Ilori |
| 2 | Chris Gunter |
| 14 | Sone Aluko |
| 16 | David Edwards |
| 4 | Joey van den Berg  |
| 24 | Tyler Blackett |
| 19 | Leandro Bacuna |
| 7 | Roy Beerens |
| 17 | Modou Barrow |
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