Carlisle United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Carlisle United FC vs Reading FC — League One at Brunton Park.
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Paul Newhouse
6 games this season
🟨 2.2/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 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Reading FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 10 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Feb | Leyton Orient FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Carlisle United FC and Reading FC get this one started.
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Carlisle United FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 17' Reading FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sam Smith on 17.
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' Carlisle United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Reading FC backline.
- 32' Andy Yiadom, a Ghana defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 36' A stunning finish from Harvey Knibbs — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Carlisle United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Carlisle United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 57' GOAL! Harvey Knibbs fires home to make it 0-3!
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Jordan Gibson. He replaces Taylor Charters on 59 minute.
- 64' Lewis Wing has been relatively quiet despite scoring 48 goals in his last 395 appearances.
- 66' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Kelvin Ehibhationhan exits the field as Ben Elliott enters on 66.
- 71' A goal from the England international Jon Mellish! He fires home on 71 to make it 1-3!
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' Fresh legs for Carlisle United FC! Daniel Butterworth comes on to replace Jack Diamond.
- 84' Carlisle United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker scoring 0 goals.
- 89' 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.
- 90' Kelvin Abrefa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Femi Azeez on 90 minute.
- Reading FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 35
- 40
- 27
- 6
-
36
Josh Vela ↓ Alfie McCalmont 59'
- 5
-
15
Taylor Charters ↓ Jordan Gibson 59'
- 3
- 18
- 33
Bench
- 24
-
11
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 79'
-
10
Alfie McCalmont ↑ 59'
- 19
- 13
-
7
Jordan Gibson ↑ 59'
- 34
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 2
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 90'
- 27
- 36
- 24
- 15
Bench
- 6
- 22
- 12
-
30
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 90'
- 8
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 66'
- 19
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harvey Knibbs | 4 |
| Jon Mellish | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Luke Plange | 1 |
| Sam Smith | 1 |
Head to Head
Carlisle United FC Form
2024-03-02
Carlisle United FC
1–3
Reading FC
L
2024-02-27
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-02-24
Bristol Rovers FC
2–1
Carlisle United FC
L
2024-02-17
Carlisle United FC
0–4
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-10
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2024-02-03
Leyton Orient FC
3–2
Carlisle United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.22
Carlisle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.08
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 63% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Carlisle United FC or Draw
49%
Draw or Reading FC
76%
Carlisle United FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
7.9%
0 – 1
7.1%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
5.4%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 0
3.8%
1 – 4
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Carlisle United FC
| Handicap | Carlisle United FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.