Cambridge United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Reading FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abbey Stadium that hosts another battle between Cambridge United FC and Reading FC.
- 5' 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.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Andre Garcia, as he is very good at scoring at Abbey Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyler Bindon made 379 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' 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.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' GOAL! Harvey Knibbs scores on 40.
- 45' It looks surprising Cambridge United FC does not make any changes. Lewis Wing has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 48' GOAL! Elias Kachunga scores on 48. Assisted by Jordan Cousins
- 53' Sensational shot from Harvey Knibbs. Reading FC is back in the lead.
- 58' Abraham Kanu has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 60' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Mamadi Camara by Abraham Kanu on 60 minute.
- 65' Cambridge United 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.
- 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Cambridge United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' James Brophy was booked on 71.
- 73' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Loft is hanging Elias Kachunga on the field on 73 minute.
- 78' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 79' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 79 minute. Korey Smith leaves to be changed by Dan Barton.
- 81' Louie Holzman is having his name booked by the referee on 81.
- 83' Goal! Sam Smith scores his 62 goal in 366 matches.
- 84' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kelvin Abrefa is hanging Louie Holzman on the field on 84 minute.
- 86' Taylor Richards has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Brophy on 86 minute.
- 88' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Charlie Savage is replaced by Tivonge Rushesha on 88 minute.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Lewis Wing. He receives a card.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Korey Smith ↓ Dan Barton 79'
-
7
James Brophy ↓ Taylor Richards 86'
-
10
Elias Kachunga ↓ Ryan Loft 73'
- 5
- 24
- 3
- 1
- 15
- 22
- 9
- 2
Bench
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 86'
- 6
-
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 73'
- 16
- 27
- 34
-
36
Dan Barton ↑ 79'
Coach
Garry Monk
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 29
-
10
Sam Smith ↓ Jayden Wareham 88'
- 22
- 7
- 20
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Abraham Kanu 60'
-
34
Louie Holzman ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 84'
- 8
- 24
- 30
Bench
- 1
-
14
Tivonge Rushesha ↑ 88'
-
2
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 84'
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 88'
-
32
Abraham Kanu ↑ 60'
- 49
Coach
Noel Hunt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Wing | 3 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Mamadi Camara | 1 |
Head to Head
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.18
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Reading FC
73%
Cambridge United FC or Reading FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 22% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.