Reading vs Leeds United, 2019-20 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League ChampionshipAbout
Reading are hosting Leeds United
at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, England, starting on
. The match is a part of the English League Championship.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left.
- 1': Foul by Ovie Ejaria (Reading).
- 1': Kiko Casilla (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 5': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Liam Cooper.
- 6': Hand ball by Stuart Dallas (Leeds United).
- 7': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the centre of the box misses to the right.
- 9': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 13': Attempt blocked. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Pablo Hernández.
- 15': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 15': George Puscas (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 22': Liam Cooper (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 27': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Ben White.
- 31': Hand ball by Jack Harrison (Leeds United).
- 34': Attempt blocked. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 35': Substitution, Leeds United. Hélder Costa replaces Tyler Roberts because of an injury.
- 36': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 36': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Michael Morrison.
- 37': Attempt missed. Ben White (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Liam Cooper with a headed pass following a corner.
- 37': Foul by Patrick Bamford (Leeds United).
- 37': Rafael Cabral (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 39': Foul by Luke Ayling (Leeds United).
- 39': Yakou Meite (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 40': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Jack Harrison.
- 41': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Pablo Hernández.
- 41': Attempt saved. Yakou Meite (Reading) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by John Swift with a cross.
- 42': Foul by Omar Richards (Reading).
- 42': Hélder Costa (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 43': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 43': Liam Cooper (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Attempt blocked. Patrick Bamford (Leeds United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 44': Foul by Omar Richards (Reading).
- 44': Hélder Costa (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Omar Richards (Reading) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Foul by Matt Miazga (Reading).
- 45': Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45': Attempt blocked. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 45'+1': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Jack Harrison (Leeds United).
- 45'+2': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Reading 0, Leeds United 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Reading 0, Leeds United 0.
- 47': Foul by Omar Richards (Reading).
- 47': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Ben White (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 49': Foul by George Puscas (Reading).
- 50': Attempt missed. Yakou Meite (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 51': Foul by Luke Ayling (Leeds United).
- 51': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Stuart Dallas.
- 55': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by John Swift.
- 55': Attempt missed. Liam Cooper (Leeds United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips with a cross following a corner.
- 56': Foul by Hélder Costa (Leeds United).
- 56': Liam Moore (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 58': Attempt blocked. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 58': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Pablo Hernández.
- 60': Foul by Hélder Costa (Leeds United).
- 60': Omar Richards (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Mateusz Klich.
- 66': Substitution, Leeds United. Ezgjan Alioski replaces Mateusz Klich.
- 67': Andy Rinomhota (Reading) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 67': Foul by Ezgjan Alioski (Leeds United).
- 68': Attempt missed. Michael Morrison (Reading) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Andy Rinomhota following a set piece situation.
- 69': Attempt blocked. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hélder Costa.
- 69': Attempt saved. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski with a cross.
- 69': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Omar Richards.
- 70': Substitution, Reading. Lucas Boyé replaces George Puscas.
- 71': Foul by Yakou Meite (Reading).
- 71': Liam Cooper (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 72': Attempt missed. Ben White (Leeds United) with an attempt from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips with a cross following a corner.
- 72': Attempt missed. Ben White (Leeds United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
- 73': Attempt missed. Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ezgjan Alioski.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Ovie Ejaria (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift.
- 74': Corner, Reading. Conceded by Ben White.
- 77': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 77': John Swift (Reading) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Lucas Boyé (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by John Swift.
- 79': Foul by Lucas Boyé (Reading).
- 79': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 79': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Chris Gunter.
- 83': Attempt missed. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Kalvin Phillips with a cross following a corner.
- 83': Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Lucas Boyé.
- 85': Foul by Kalvin Phillips (Leeds United).
- 85': Ovie Ejaria (Reading) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 86': Substitution, Reading. Danny Loader replaces Yakou Meite.
- 86': Attempt saved. John Swift (Reading) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 87': Goal! Reading 0, Leeds United 1. Jack Harrison (Leeds United) header from very close range to the bottom left corner following a fast break.
- 90': Foul by Lucas Boyé (Reading).
- 90': Stuart Dallas (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Hélder Costa.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Leeds United. Jamie Shackleton replaces Jack Harrison.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Reading. Garath McCleary replaces Andy Rinomhota.
- 90'+3': Foul by Danny Loader (Reading).
- 90'+3': Luke Ayling (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Second Half ends, Reading 0, Leeds United 1.
- 0': Match ends, Reading 0, Leeds United 1.
Statistics
 LEE |
REA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 12 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 11 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 66.5 | Possession | 33.5 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 412 | Accurate Passes | 167 |
| 514 | Passes | 262 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 10 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 31 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 58 | Long Balls | 80 |
| 30 | Accurate Long Balls | 32 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 6 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 11 |
| 15 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 8 |
| 19 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 19 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,918
Venue: Select Car Leasing Stadium
Location: Reading, England
Attendance: 16,918
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Millwall | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Swansea City | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 4 | West Bromwich Albion | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Reading (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Rafael (GK) |
| 4 | Michael Morrison |
| 6 | Liam Moore |
| 5 | Matt Miazga |
| 27 | Omar Richards  |
| 2 | Chris Gunter |
| 8 | Andy Rinomhota |
| 14 | Ovie Ejaria |
| 10 | John Swift |
| 47 | George Puscas |
| 19 | Yakou Meite |
Leeds United (3-3-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Kiko Casilla (GK) |
| 5 | Ben White |
| 6 | Liam Cooper |
| 2 | Luke Ayling |
| 43 | Mateusz Klich |
| 15 | Stuart Dallas |
| 11 | Tyler Roberts |
| 23 | Kalvin Phillips |
| 22 | Jack Harrison |
| 19 | Pablo Hernández |
| 9 | Patrick Bamford |
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