Saturday , 14 November 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 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
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
#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
2/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/–
46-60
7/3
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and cambridge united fc launch into their encounter with reading fc.
  • 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 20' Liam Bennett has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 9 cards already picked up this season.
  • 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering cambridge united fc that had 203 games and scored 213 goals.
  • 40' What a strike from Harvey Knibbs! The score is 0-1.
  • 45' It looks surprising cambridge united fc does not make any changes. Joel Pereira has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 48' A goal from the DR Congo international Elias Kachunga! He fires home on 48 to make it 0-2!
  • 53' Assisted by Charlie Savage with the perfectly-timed delivery and Harvey Knibbs makes no mistake. 0-3!
  • 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Garry Monk might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 60' The crowd applauds Mamadi Camara as he leaves the pitch. Abraham Kanu steps in for Reading FC.
  • 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with cambridge united fc winning 100% of all matches.
  • 70' reading fc are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 71' Cambridge United FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Cambridge United FC — Ryan Loft on, Elias Kachunga off on 73 minutes.
  • 78' It is a cagey affair so far. cambridge united fc in their trying to find a way past reading fc's compact .
  • 79' Dan Barton gets the nod from Cambridge United FC. He replaces Korey Smith and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' The referee has no hesitation. Louie Holzman is booked for Reading FC — card on 81.
  • 83' GOAL! Sam Smith fires home to make it 0-4!
  • 84' Louie Holzman makes way for Kelvin Abrefa at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
  • 86' Cambridge United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Taylor Richards is hanging James Brophy on the field 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 shows Reading FC player a card on 90.
  • cambridge united fc will have plenty to reflect on. reading fc were simply the better side today.

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
Elias Kachunga 1
Jack Marriott 1
Kelland Watts 1
Liam Bennett 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 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
4 / 4
1.26 Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.1 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC25% Draw24% Reading FC51%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 64%
36%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

Cambridge United FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Reading FC
75%
Cambridge United FC or Reading FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cambridge United FC19% Draw40% Reading FC41%
Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
5.2%
0 – 0
4.9%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 0
3.7%
1 – 4
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC

Handicap Cambridge United FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 12% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 45% — 55%
+1 45% 21% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 17% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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