Match report

Huddersfield Defeats Reading 2-0 in Championship Clash

Huddersfield
Huddersfield
2–0
FT
Reading
Reading
May 8, 2023

Huddersfield Triumphs Over Reading: In a tightly contested Championship encounter on May 8th, Huddersfield emerged victorious against Reading with a 2-0 scoreline. This win is crucial as the team looks to secure their standing in the competitive league.

Key Facts

  • • Huddersfield's first goal was scored by J. Koroma at minute 49, assisted by Brahima Diarra.
  • • J. Hungbo netted Huddersfield's second goal in the 85th minute, set up by M. Pearson.
  • • Reading player N. Sarr received a yellow card for a foul during the match.
  • • Huddersfield made multiple substitutions including Jaheim Headley, Brahima Diarra, and J. Rhodes.

Lineups

Huddersfield

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 21 L. Nicholls (G)
  • 4 M. Pearson (D)
  • 32 T. Lees (D)
  • 39 M. Helik (D)
  • 14 J. Ruffels (D)
  • 18 D. Kasumu (M)
  • 22 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 10 J. Koroma (M)
  • 35 B. Diarra (M)
  • 48 J. Headley (M)
  • 9 J. Rhodes (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Jackson
  • 16 J. Hungbo
  • 49 M. Waghorn
  • 6 J. Hogg
  • 36 K. Harratt
  • 23 R. Edmonds-Green
  • 1 T. Vaclík

Reading

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 C. Boyce-Clarke (G)
  • 27 A. Mbengue (D)
  • 3 T. Holmes (D)
  • 24 N. Sarr (D)
  • 17 A. Yiadom (D)
  • 5 T. Mcintyre (M)
  • 15 O. Azeez (M)
  • 8 J. Hendrick (M)
  • 20 C. Casadei (M)
  • 23 J. Hoilett (M)
  • 7 S. Long (F)

Substitutes

  • 46 J. Senga-Ngoyi
  • 30 K. Abrefa
  • 6 S. Dann
  • 18 N. Guinness-Walker
  • 28 Mamadi Camará
  • 32 N. Abbey
  • 1 J. Lumley

Timeline

  1. Huddersfield
    46' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jaheim Headley · On: Ben Jackson
  2. Huddersfield
    49' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Koroma · Assist: Brahima Diarra
  3. Reading
    59' Reading Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sarr

    Foul

  4. Huddersfield
    68' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Brahima Diarra · On: J. Hungbo
  5. Huddersfield
    68' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rhodes · On: M. Waghorn
  6. Reading
    69' Reading subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Casadei · On: J. Senga-Ngoyi
  7. Reading
    69' Reading subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hoilett · On: K. Abrefa
  8. Reading
    79' Reading subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. McIntyre · On: S. Dann
  9. Huddersfield
    85' Huddersfield Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hungbo · Assist: M. Pearson
  10. Reading
    86' Reading subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Yiadom · On: N. Guinness-Walker
  11. Reading
    86' Reading subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Shane Long · On: Mamadi Camará
  12. Huddersfield
    87' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kasumu · On: J. Hogg
  13. Huddersfield
    88' Huddersfield subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Koroma · On: K. Harratt

Match Stats

Stat Huddersfield Reading
Fouls 7 16
Pass Accuracy 65% 74%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 9
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 280 368
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 7 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 182 273
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Koroma's goal at minute 49 shifted momentum in favor of Huddersfield.
  • ▸ Huddersfield maintained their lead until the second goal by J. Hungbo in the 85th minute, solidifying their victory.