Reading Take On Sixth Placed Leeds United

13 December 2016
By Hob Nob Anyone?

It was third versus sixth on Saturday as the Royals overcame Sheffield Wednesday at the Madejski Stadium. Tonight sees a repeat, but with Reading on the road, as the Royals take on sixth placed Leeds United at Elland Road. Reading's 2-1 victory at the weekend consolidated third place and kept the Royals in touch with the top two. It was Reading's sixth victory from seven league matches. Tonight's fixture is guaranteed to be a tough one for Reading with Leeds in decent form. However, the Royals will take heart from Leeds 0-2 away defeat at Brighton and their 0-2 home defeat to Newcastle United last month.

Of course, our last away fixture saw that huge 0-5 defeat at Fulham. With that in mind Jaap Stam may take an even more cautious approach to this fixture, although publicly he is looking for another big league win: "To play in a stadium like Elland Road, it's not the easiest of games and they've got a very good side, physically and in their style of play. It's going to be a difficult game and we know that. But, if you want to stay high up the table, you need to win against these sorts of teams."

Leeds have midfielder Kalvin Phillips missing through suspension, while Danny Williams is also still serving his suspension for his recent red card. Leeds are also missing Eunan O'Kane in midfield who is out through injury. Meanwhile, Yann Kermorgant had his return from injury at the weekend and will be looking to be back in Reading's starting eleven up front.

Reading have failed to win in their last four encounters with Leeds United. Both of the last two seasons have seen us take a point off Leeds - a 0-0 home draw last season and a 0-0 away draw in October 2014. Earlier this year we were beaten 2-3 at Leeds with Hector and Rakels on the scoresheet. Reading won't be able to rely on Rakels hitting the net this time around as he is still ruled out with his season long injury.

Recent Meetings With LEEDS

DATE COMPETITION OPPOSITION SCORE REPORT
16 April 2016 Championship Leeds (Away) L: 2-3 Read report...
16 August 2015 Championship Leeds (HOME) D: 0-0 Read report...
10 February 2015 Championship Leeds (HOME) L: 0-2 Read report...
01 October 2014 Championship Leeds (Away) D: 0-0 Read report...
11 March 2014 Championship Leeds (Away) W: 4-2 Read report...
18 September 2013 Championship Leeds (HOME) W: 1-0 Read report...
06 April 2012 Championship Leeds (HOME) W: 2-0 Read report...
17 December 2011 Championship Leeds (Away) W: 1-0 Read report...
22 April 2011 Championship Leeds (Away) D: 0-0 Read report...
27 November 2010 Championship Leeds (HOME) D: 0-0 Read report...
15 April 2006 Championship Leeds (Away) D: 1-1 Read report...
29 October 2005 Championship Leeds (HOME) D: 1-1 Read report...
12 February 2005 Championship Leeds (Away) L: 1-3 Read report...
19 October 2004 Championship Leeds (HOME) D: 1-1 Read report...
18 November 1997 League Cup Leeds (Away) W: 3-2 Read report...
10 January 1996 League Cup Leeds (Away) L: 1-2
Report not available

It was third versus sixth on Saturday as the Royals overcame Sheffield Wednesday at the Madejski Stadium. Tonight sees a repeat, but with Reading on the road, as the Royals take on sixth placed Leeds United at Elland Road. Reading's 2-1 victory at the weekend consolidated third place and kept the Royals in touch with the top two. It was Reading's sixth victory from seven league matches. Tonight's fixture is guaranteed to be a tough one for Reading with Leeds in decent form. However, the Royals will take heart from Leeds 0-2 away defeat at Brighton and their 0-2 home defeat to Newcastle United last month.
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Of course, our last away fixture saw that huge 0-5 defeat at Fulham. With that in mind Jaap Stam may take an even more cautious approach to this fixture, although publicly he is looking for another big league win: "To play in a stadium like Elland Road, it's not the easiest of games and they've got a very good side, physically and in their style of play. It's going to be a difficult game and we know that. But, if you want to stay high up the table, you need to win against these sorts of teams."
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Leeds have midfielder Kalvin Phillips missing through suspension, while Danny Williams is also still serving his suspension for his recent red card. Leeds are also missing Eunan O'Kane in midfield who is out through injury. Meanwhile, Yann Kermorgant had his return from injury at the weekend and will be looking to be back in Reading's starting eleven up front.
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Reading have failed to win in their last four encounters with Leeds United. Both of the last two seasons have seen us take a point off Leeds - a 0-0 home draw last season and a 0-0 away draw in October 2014. Earlier this year we were beaten 2-3 at Leeds with Hector and Rakels on the scoresheet. Reading won't be able to rely on Rakels hitting the net this time around as he is still ruled out with his season long injury.




<h3>Recent Meetings With LEEDS</h3>


<table border="0" class="fixtures" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="2" width="100%" style="border:0">
<tr>
<td class="fixtures" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><b>DATE</b></td>
<td class="fixtures" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><b>COMPETITION</b></td>
<td class="fixtures" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><b>OPPOSITION</b></td>
<td class="fixtures" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><b>SCORE</b></td>
<td class="fixtures" bgcolor="#CCCCFF"><b>REPORT</b></td>
</tr>


<tr>
<td class="fixtures">16 April 2016 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/160416.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#FF0000;">L: 2-3</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/160416.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">16 August 2015 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/160815.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 0-0</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/160815.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">10 February 2015 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/100215.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#FF0000;">L: 0-2</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/100215.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">01 October 2014 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/011014.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 0-0</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/011014.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">11 March 2014 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/110314.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>W:</b> 4-2</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/110314.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">18 September 2013 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/180913.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>W:</b> 1-0</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/180913.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">06 April 2012 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/060412.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>W:</b> 2-0</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/060412.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">17 December 2011 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/171211.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>W:</b> 1-0</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/171211.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">22 April 2011 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/220411.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 0-0</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/220411.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">27 November 2010 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/271110.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 0-0</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/271110.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">15 April 2006 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/150406.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 1-1</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/150406.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">29 October 2005 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/291005.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 1-1</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/291005.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">12 February 2005 </td>
<td class="fixtures">Championship</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/120205.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#FF0000;">L: 1-3</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/120205.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixturesh">19 October 2004 </td>
<td class="fixturesh">Championship</td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/191004.html">Leeds (HOME)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixturesh"><span style="color:#000000;">D: 1-1</span></td>
<td class="fixturesh">
<a href="/matdoc/191004.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">18 November 1997 </td>
<td class="fixtures">League Cup</td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/181197.html">Leeds (Away)</a>
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#0000FF;"><b>W:</b> 3-2</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<a href="/matdoc/181197.html">Read report...</a>
</td>
</tr>





<tr>
<td class="fixtures">10 January 1996 </td>
<td class="fixtures">League Cup</td>
<td class="fixtures">
Leeds (Away)
</td>
<td class="fixtures"><span style="color:#FF0000;">L: 1-2</span></td>
<td class="fixtures">
<div style="color:#999999">Report not available</div> </td>
</tr>






</table>

Discussion On This Story:

  CountryRoyal

» 12 Dec 2016 01:57

0-0
236 away fans.

  Mike Hunt

» 12 Dec 2016 02:39



id take that.
Leeds 0 - 4 Reading

Kermogant

McCleary

McShane

Mendes

  The Cap

» 12 Dec 2016 07:48

With a partisan crowd and Leeds showing signs of improvement, think we'll do well to come away with a draw. 1-1. And a big shout out to anybody going up to follow the lads.

  CountryRoyal

» 12 Dec 2016 10:19



I'm working a night so that's my excuse sorted.

  NewCorkSeth

» 12 Dec 2016 10:23

Monk was my first choice to replace Brian as I believe I stated somewhere on this forum and he seems to be doing a very good job.

2-1 reading I guess?

Beerens and McCleary.

Wood for them.

  John Smith

» 12 Dec 2016 16:19

I think we'll win. We've got a good record up there and we'll take the momentum from Wednesday (Saturday).
In fact, I think we'll thrash them and even score a penalty
Leeds 0-3 Reading

- McCleary (pen)

- Beerens

- Kermorgant

  Gunny Fishcake

» 12 Dec 2016 19:03

0-1 Reading the dream continues

  Nameless

» 12 Dec 2016 19:11



Why would they find a home defeat arousing ?

  NewCorkSeth

» 12 Dec 2016 21:21



Why would they find a home defeat arousing ?
Because of Beerens and McCleary? Was that not clear?

  Augem

» 12 Dec 2016 23:55



Why would they find a home defeat arousing ?
Because of Beerens and McCleary? Was that not clear?
Took me about 20 seconds :lol:

  Whitley Hoops

» 13 Dec 2016 04:01

0-1

Evans

371 reading fans

  Stockport Royal

» 13 Dec 2016 08:47

0-1
McCleary with a Simon Churchesque lob to win it.
178 Reading Fans

  Nameless

» 13 Dec 2016 08:53

Leeds 0 Reading 7

HNA awash with people pointing out that we were lucky as one of the Leeds players had a slight cold, they had 2 corners and would have scored from both if they had a giraffe in attack and one of our goals took a slight deflection which made the 27 pass move and left footed bicycle kick from the half way line by Ali al Habsi morally invalid.

Stam resigns in shame. We are placed in 24th place by the league after we admit 3rd is just too high for us.

  Norfolk Royal

» 13 Dec 2016 10:35

I'd be happy with a draw but suspect we will lose 1-0.

  Half Biscuit

» 13 Dec 2016 11:07

Me wants a Reading win,

but me would be almost babyishly happy with a 1-1 draw.

  BR0B0T

» 13 Dec 2016 11:57



:lol: :lol: :lol:
you used it correctly btw

  Royal_jimmy

» 13 Dec 2016 13:09

Very tight game, definitely one that will be under 2.5 goals!
Fancy another win though.
Leeds 0-1 Reading.

  Muskrat

» 13 Dec 2016 13:34

JVDB sent off. AAH MoTM.

  linkenholtroyal

» 13 Dec 2016 15:01


Are you dave royals long lost brother??

Also 2-0 Reading

Samuel and Mcshane

  Half Biscuit

» 13 Dec 2016 15:52



royal's

  seahawk10

» 13 Dec 2016 16:51

1 nil to the Royals thanks to a Dodgy penalty with rumours growing that our soon to be Chinese overlords have paid off the refs in order to push our promotion party forward.

  NewCorkSeth

» 13 Dec 2016 20:01


So far so good...

  linkenholtroyal

» 13 Dec 2016 20:51



royal's
Sorry royal's
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