Sunday , 16 August 2026

Cambridge United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Cambridge United FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Reading FC
Mon 4 Sep 2023 · 19:00 UTC Abbey Stadium 6,789 HT 45' · FT 45'
Fejiri Okenabirhie 83' 1–0
Y 27' Harlee Dean
Michael Morrison 65' Y
Y 68' Sam Hutchinson
Y 70' Andy Yiadom
Y 75' Charlie Savage

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Drysdale
  • Assistant 1 Stuart Butler
  • Assistant 2 Jacob Lehane (England)

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
2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Recent Form

Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Sep Reading FC H 1–0 W
26 Aug Leyton Orient FC A 0–2 L
19 Aug Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
15 Aug Stevenage FC H 1–2 L
12 Aug Fleetwood Town FC A 2–0 W
05 Aug Oxford United FC H 2–0 W
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Sep Cambridge United FC A 0–1 L
26 Aug Exeter City FC A 1–2 L
19 Aug Stevenage FC H 2–0 W
15 Aug Cheltenham Town FC H 1–0 W
12 Aug Port Vale FC A 0–1 L
05 Aug Peterborough United FC H 0–1 L

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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cambridge United FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
  • 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cambridge United FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 10' Reading FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' Michael Morrison has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 25' Michael Craig has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 379 appearances.
  • 27' Harlee Dean is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
  • 32' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 37' James Brophy has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
  • 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cambridge United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 47' A quiet spell here at Abbey Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Mark Bonner might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 57' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Kelvin Ehibhationhan comes on to replace Matty Carson.
  • 63' Cambridge United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 65' The referee has no hesitation. Michael Morrison is booked for Cambridge United FC — card on 65.
  • 68' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Sam Hutchinson on 68 minutes.
  • 70' Reading FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 70.
  • 72' The Cambridge United FC bench stirs into life. Jack Lankester is withdrawn and Elias Kachunga gets his opportunity.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! John-Kymani Gordon comes on to replace Gassan Ahadme.
  • 75' That is a card for Reading FC. Charlie Savage will be fuming at that decision.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Amadou Salif Mbengue is replaced by Michael Craig on 80 minute.
  • 83' Fejiri Okenabirhie adds to his 0 season tally! Cambridge United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 83' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tivonge Rushesha is hanging Femi Azeez on the field on 83 minute.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-0.

Lineups

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Bonner

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Cambridge United FC Form

2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC W 2023-08-26 Leyton Orient FC 2–0 Cambridge United FC L 2023-08-19 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-08-15 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Stevenage FC L 2023-08-12 Fleetwood Town FC 0–2 Cambridge United FC W 2023-08-05 Cambridge United FC 2–0 Oxford United FC W

Reading FC Form

2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2023-08-26 Exeter City FC 2–1 Reading FC L 2023-08-19 Reading FC 2–0 Stevenage FC W 2023-08-15 Reading FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-08-12 Port Vale FC 1–0 Reading FC L 2023-08-05 Reading FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
5 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.32 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 97% + Both teams to score 88%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC70% Draw14% Reading FC16%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes88% 0% No12%
Avg goals/match: 7.32
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 99%
1%
± 2.5 97%
3%
± 3.5 91%
9%
± 4.5 81%
19%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Reading FC
30%
Cambridge United FC or Reading FC
86%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cambridge United FC62% Draw23% Reading FC15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–0 not predicted
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 2
5.2%
5 – 2
5.1%
4 – 1
4.6%
5 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
6 – 2
4.2%
4 – 3
3.9%
5 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
6 – 1
3.7%
6 – 3
3.3%
3 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 44% — 56%
-2 44% 17% 40%
-1.5 60% — 40%
-1 60% 15% 25%
-0.5 75% — 25%
+0.5 86% — 14%
+1 86% 7% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 4% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
1% ✓

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