Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Cambridge United FC
1 – 3
Full Time
Reading FC
Wed 1 Jan 2025 · 15:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,878 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 40' Harvey Knibbs
Elias Kachunga 48' 1–1
1–2 53' Harvey Knibbs
1–3 83' Sam Smith
James Brophy 71' Y
Y 81' Louie Holzman
Y 90' Lewis Wing

Overview

Match Preview

Cambridge United FC vs Reading FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Marcus Carmichael (England)
  • Assistant 2 Paul Kelly

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
Cambridge United FC 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2025-01-01 Cambridge United FC 1–3 Reading FC 2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Reading FC H 1–3 L
29 Dec Leyton Orient FC A 0–2 L
26 Dec Charlton Athletic FC A 1–2 L
20 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 0–4 L
14 Dec Wrexham AFC A 2–2 D
07 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 4–1 W
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Cambridge United FC A 3–1 W
29 Dec Mansfield Town FC H 2–1 W
26 Dec Northampton Town FC H 4–1 W
21 Dec Lincoln City FC A 0–2 L
14 Dec Blackpool FC H 0–3 L
07 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Cambridge United FC Reading FC
#12 Position #24
3 Points 0
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
3 Scored 3
2 Conceded 4
+1 GD -1
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Abbey Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Jordan Cousins has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Reading FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Cambridge United FC in their trying to find a way past Reading FC's compact .
  • 20' Tivonge Rushesha is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Noel Hunt will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' Cambridge United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Michael Morrison has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 40' Brilliant from the ! Harvey Knibbs makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 40.
  • 45' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 48' A stunning finish from Elias Kachunga — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 53' The deadlock is broken! Harvey Knibbs gets on the scoresheet on 53 minutes.
  • 58' Cambridge United FC currently sit 22 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 60' Abraham Kanu gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Mamadi Camara and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
  • 70' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 71' James Brophy has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 71.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Ryan Loft on, Elias Kachunga off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Reading FC that had 379 games and scored 433 goals.
  • 79' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Dan Barton comes on to replace Korey Smith.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Louie Holzman on 81.
  • 83' Sam Smith is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 84' Kelvin Abrefa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louie Holzman on 84 minute.
  • 86' Taylor Richards is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Brophy at the 86 minute mark.
  • 88' The whistle greets Charlie Savage as he departs to be replaced by Tivonge Rushesha.
  • 90' Poor challenge from Lewis Wing. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • With this win, Reading FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Garry Monk

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Noel Hunt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Wing 3
Sam Smith 2
Harvey Knibbs 2
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1
Femi Azeez 1
Kelvin Ehibhationhan 1
Mamadi Camara 1
Elias Kachunga 1

Head to Head

2025-01-01 Cambridge United FC 1–3 Reading FC 2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2025-01-01 Cambridge United FC 1–3 Reading FC L 2024-12-29 Leyton Orient FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-12-26 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Cambridge United FC L 2024-12-20 Cambridge United FC 0–4 Huddersfield Town AFC L 2024-12-14 Wrexham AFC 2–2 Cambridge United FC D 2024-12-07 Cambridge United FC 4–1 Shrewsbury Town FC W

Reading FC Form

2025-01-01 Cambridge United FC 1–3 Reading FC W 2024-12-29 Reading FC 2–1 Mansfield Town FC W 2024-12-26 Reading FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC W 2024-12-21 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Reading FC L 2024-12-14 Reading FC 0–3 Blackpool FC L 2024-12-07 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–1 Reading FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
5 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.41 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 98% + Both teams to score 95%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC51% Draw18% Reading FC31%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes95% 0% No5%
Avg goals/match: 8.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 100%
0%
± 2.5 98%
2%
± 3.5 95%
5%
± 4.5 89%
11%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Reading FC
49%
Cambridge United FC or Reading FC
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC52% Draw24% Reading FC24%
Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–3 not predicted
1 – 3
Actual
4 – 3
4.3%
5 – 3
4.3%
4 – 2
3.9%
5 – 2
3.8%
4 – 4
3.7%
5 – 4
3.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
6 – 3
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
6 – 2
3.2%
6 – 4
3%
3 – 4
3%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 29% — 71%
-2 29% 15% 56%
-1.5 44% — 56%
-1 44% 16% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 11% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 7% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
4% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
1% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.