- 05 January 2025, Sunderland vs Portsmouth, 1-0, Win
- 01 January 2025, Sunderland vs Sheffield United, 2-1, Win
- 29 December 2024, Stoke City vs Sunderland, 1-0, Lose
- 26 December 2024, Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland, 2-2, Draw
- 21 December 2024, Sunderland vs Norwich City, 2-1, Win
Sunderland
Home
- 08 May 2023, Huddersfield Town vs Reading, 2-0, Lose
- 29 April 2023, Reading vs Wigan Athletic, 1-1, Draw
- 22 April 2023, Coventry City vs Reading, 2-1, Lose
- 19 April 2023, Reading vs Luton Town, 1-1, Draw
- 15 April 2023, Reading vs Burnley, 0-0, Draw
Reading
Away
Championship
Championship, England
On February 11, 2023, Sunderland faced Reading in a highly-anticipated Championship match. Sunderland secured a narrow 1-0 victory, predominantly due to their effective defensive strategy and well-timed goal in the second half. Analyzing the statistics, it’s clear that Sunderland's defense played a paramount role, complemented by disciplined play that saw them avoid any yellow cards, compared to Reading's two.
Reading, despite sustaining more corner kicks (8 compared to Sunderland's 4), couldn't capitalize on their set-piece opportunities. Their lack of precision was evident as they failed to convert these offensive chances into goals. Sunderland's more conservative approach in corners, while yielding fewer opportunities, combined with effective defensive positioning to keep Reading at bay.
The timing of Sunderland's goal in the second half at 01:24:02 was crucial, occurring in a period where Reading might have been overly pressing for a lead, potentially exposing gaps in their defense. This illustrates a tactical advantage for Sunderland, who read the game well and exploited the moment efficiently.
Moreover, the two yellow cards received by Reading disrupted their rhythm and possibly impacted the team’s morale and aggressiveness. The second yellow card in the 91st minute may have particularly hindered any last-minute efforts for an equalizer.
In conclusion, Sunderland's disciplined approach and strategic utilization of their limited opportunities significantly influenced the match outcome. Their ability to maintain composure and capitalize on key moments, paired with Reading's inability to leverage their higher corner count, decided the narrow 1-0 victory for the home team.
Form Guide
| Win | 1-0 | Sunderland vs Portsmouth | |
| Win | 2-1 | Sunderland vs Sheffield United | |
| Lose | 1-0 | Stoke City vs Sunderland | |
| Draw | 2-2 | Blackburn Rovers vs Sunderland | |
| Win | 2-1 | Sunderland vs Norwich City |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 3
- GOALS
- 7:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- Sunderland has won three out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:5, scoring 1.4 goals average
| Lose | 2-0 | Huddersfield Town vs Reading | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Reading vs Wigan Athletic | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Coventry City vs Reading | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Reading vs Luton Town | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Reading vs Burnley |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 0
- GOALS
- 3:6
- GOALS / MATCH
- 0.6
- Reading has lost two matches in a row with a goal difference of 3:6, scoring 0.6 goals average
Sunderland H2H Reading
| Home game | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | Reading | Away game | Championship | |
| Away game | Sunderland | 3 | 0 | Reading | Home game | Championship | |
| Away game | Sunderland | 2 | 2 | Reading | Home game | Championship | |
| Home game | Sunderland | 1 | 3 | Reading | Away game | Championship | |
| Away game | Sunderland | 1 | 2 | Reading | Home game | Premier League |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 8:7
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.60
- In the last five matches that these two sides meet, Sunderland overtook Reading twice
- Sunderland won twice, lost twice and had one draw
- Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:7; average goals per match – 1.60
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