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Sheffield Utd vs Reading — live score & stats

Sheffield Utd against Reading in the Championship (England) on 21st October 2017. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.

Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Championship clash.

Full time2:1HT 2–0

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Sheffield Utd

7W 0D 3L2.10 pts/game

Reading

2W 3D 5L0.90 pts/game

Per game

Sheffield Utd at home vs Reading away

The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Championship

Overall edge
+23Sheffield Utd
Venue edge
+68Sheffield Utd
Rating period
Match snapshot
Sheffield Utd versus Reading: long term Elo, before the match
Sheffield UtdHomeRatingReadingAway
Strength
1,552Overall1,529
1,542Match venue1,474
1,542At home1,585
1,510Away1,474
Attack & defence
1,487Attack1,459
1,551Defence1,556
1,489Home attack1,460
1,498Away attack1,467
1,556Home defence1,617
1,506Away defence1,490
Match profile
1,487Goal environment1,537
1,483Home goals1,397
1,503Away goals1,640
1,500Possession1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500Set-piece attack1,500
1,500Set-piece defence1,500
1,516Close games1,534
1,563Winning margin1,525

The venue row sets Sheffield Utd at home against Reading on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.

Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.

Starting XIs

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