Sunday , 15 November 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)
4 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 10.5 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

2
3
Cambridge United FC 5 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
#10 Position #7
21 Points 22
14 Played 15
5 / 6 / 3 W / D / L 6 / 4 / 5
21 Scored 26
21 Conceded 18
+0 GD +8
1.50 PPG 1.47
36% Win % 40%

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
33% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts). Reading FC are 7th (22 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Reading FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/1
46-60
7/4
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC
Ben Knight 4 G 2 A
Shayne Lavery 3 G 2 A
Sullay Kaikai 3 G 1 A
Gassan Ahadme 3 G
Zak Bradshaw 2 G 1 A
Reading FC
Jack Marriott 8 G
Jacob Brown 4 G 1 A
Kyrell Lisbie 3 G 1 A
George Earthy 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cambridge United FC to score. At the same time, Reading FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Will Mannion is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
  • 15' Sullay Kaikai has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cambridge United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 27' Controversy at the stadium! Harlee Dean argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 37' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 47' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 52' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Michael Craig suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' Cambridge United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Matty Carson is replaced by Kelvin Ehibhationhan on 58 minute.
  • 63' Cambridge United FC have won 214 goals from 206 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Morrison.
  • 68' Sam Hutchinson is having his name booked by the referee on 68.
  • 70' Andy Yiadom picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 72' Elias Kachunga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Lankester on 72 minute.
  • 73' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! John-Kymani Gordon comes on to replace Gassan Ahadme.
  • 75' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 80' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Craig is hanging Amadou Salif Mbengue on the field on 80 minute.
  • 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fejiri Okenabirhie makes it 1-0.
  • 83' Reading FC ring the changes. Femi Azeez has done his job and it is now time for Tivonge Rushesha to step up.
  • 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • Another three points for Cambridge United FC.

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
Jack Marriott 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
4 / 4
1.38 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC48% Draw28% Reading FC24%
Actual: Cambridge United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Reading FC
52%
Cambridge United FC or Reading FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC31% Draw50% Reading FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.3%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 0
8.4%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 3
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
37% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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