Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday: result 2-1 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 20Kick-off on December 10, 2016 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading, Berkshire
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What was the result of Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Reading won 2-1 on December 10, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 57′R. BeerensReading
- 76′R. BeerensReading
- 90′S. FletcherSheffield Wednesday
Official lineup for Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Reading
4-2-3-1- 14D. Samuel
- 12G. McCleary
- 6G. Evans
- 11J. Obita
- 4Joey van den Berg
- 7R. Beerens
- 24T. Blackett
- 16L. Moore
- 2C. Gunter
- 5Paul McShane
- 26Ali Al Habsi
Sheffield Wednesday
4-4-2- 19Lucas João
- 44A. Nuhiu
- 41B. Bannan
- 5K. Lee
- 33R. Wallace
- 9A. Reach
- 15T. Lees
- 23S. Hutchinson
- 32J. Hunt
- 12G. Loovens
- 1K. Westwood
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Reading have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Sheffield Wednesday have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2016 | Fulham(away) | 0-5 | Championship |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Bristol City(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Burton Albion(home) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Wigan(away) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Oct 29, 2016 | Nottingham Forest(home) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2016 | Preston(home) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Nov 26, 2016 | Wolves(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Fulham(away) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Ipswich(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
| Oct 29, 2016 | Derby(away) | 0-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Reading win, 2 draws, 3 Sheffield Wednesday wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2016 | Reading 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday | Championship |
| Aug 19, 2015 | Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Reading | Championship |
| Jan 31, 2015 | Reading 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday | Championship |
| Sep 20, 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Reading | Championship |
| Feb 8, 2014 | Reading 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday | Championship |
| Nov 2, 2013 | Sheffield Wednesday 5-2 Reading | Championship |
Last archived meeting: Reading vs Sheffield Wednesday on Jan 23, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
Reading score 1.3 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Sheffield Wednesday score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.3 | 1.2 | 6 | 7/15 | 8/15 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 1.3 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 29 | 89 | 0 |
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