Eastleigh FC vs Reading FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 2
Overview
Match Preview
Eastleigh FC vs Reading FC — FA Cup at Silverlake Stadium.
- Eastleigh FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Lewis Smith
- Assistant 1 Conor Farrell
- Assistant 2
3 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Reading FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Nov | Boreham Wood FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 05 Nov | Boreham Wood FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Nov | Boreham Wood FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Folkestone Invicta FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Oct | Folkestone Invicta FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Dec | Eastleigh FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Carlisle United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 07 Nov | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Eastleigh FC this season
Eastleigh FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Eastleigh FC host Reading FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lee Hodson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Reading FC.
- 9' The referee has no hesitation. George Langston is booked for Eastleigh FC — card on 9.
- 14' The 34-year-old Jake Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' The deadlock is broken! Paul McCallum gets on the scoresheet on 22 minutes.
- 23' The referee calls foul for Jake Taylor. He receives a card.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Charlie Savage on 29.
- 34' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' That looks like a foul for a card for Paul McCallum.
- 40' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Eastleigh FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Matty Carson exits the field as Harlee Dean enters on 46.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 54' Clinton Mola is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 58' A tactical swap from Eastleigh FC — Solomon Nwabuokei on, Jake Taylor off on 58 minutes.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Eastleigh FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' Eastleigh FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Silverlake Stadium. Eastleigh FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 74' Eastleigh FC ring the changes. Nigel Atangana has done his job and it is now time for Jayden Harris to step up.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Femi Azeez made 379 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a card for Amadou Salif Mbengue.
- 83' The crowd applauds Amadou Salif Mbengue as he leaves the pitch. Tivonge Rushesha steps in for Reading FC.
- 86' What a moment for Femi Azeez! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' It’s a booking for Eastleigh FC player. Chris Maguire gets a card.
- 89' Poor challenge from Harlee Dean. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 2-1 the final result. Reading FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Eastleigh FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 14
- 12
-
4
Nigel Atangana ↓ Jayden Harris 74'
-
8
Jake Taylor ↓ Solomon Nwabuokei 58'
- 11
- 17
- 9
- 20
Bench
- 13
- 3
- 21
- 10
-
16
Solomon Nwabuokei ↑ 58'
- 19
- 22
- 27
-
23
Jayden Harris ↑ 74'
Coach
Lee Bradbury
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 22
- 7
- 2
- 11
-
47
Matty Carson ↓ Harlee Dean 46'
- 27
- 36
- 8
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↓ Paul Mukairu 46'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Harlee Dean ↑ 46'
- 23
- 29
- 10
-
40
Tivonge Rushesha ↑ 83'
- 32
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 46'
- 42
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.89
Eastleigh FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Eastleigh FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Eastleigh FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Reading FC
47%
Eastleigh FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Eastleigh FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.2%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Eastleigh FC
| Handicap | Eastleigh FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Eastleigh FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.