Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bobby Madley (England)
- Assistant 1 Matt McGrath
- Assistant 2 Rob Merchant
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 15.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Nov | Cambridge United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Nov | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 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 |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Lincoln City FC and Reading FC has kicked off!
- 3' Nelson Abbey is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 8' Harvey Knibbs has been relatively quiet despite scoring 35 goals in his last 206 appearances.
- 13' TJ Eyoma has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 18' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 22' Reading FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 27' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 37' A quiet spell here at Sincil Bank Stadium. Reading FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' Lincoln City FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a card for Lukas Jensen.
- 46' A tactical swap from Lincoln City FC — Alistair Smith on, Dylan Duffy off on 46 minutes.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' Harvey Knibbs doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 64' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Michael Craig by Ben Elliott on 64 minute.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Another substitution for Lincoln City FC to replace Jovon Makama by Jack Vale on 73 minute.
- 75' Controversy at the stadium! Harvey Knibbs argues furiously but the card stands.
- 78' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Hakeeb Adelakun comes on to replace Ted Bishop.
- 83' Lincoln City 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.
- 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Amadou Salif Mbengue. He replaces Jeriel Dorsett on 90 minute.
- 90' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Ethan Hamilton gets a card.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 16
- 11
- 1
- 14
-
27
Jovon Makama ↓ Jack Vale 73'
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↓ Alistair Smith 46'
- 22
-
10
Ted Bishop ↓ Hakeeb Adelakun 78'
Bench
-
21
Hakeeb Adelakun ↑ 78'
- 30
-
29
Jack Vale ↑ 73'
- 23
-
8
Alistair Smith ↑ 46'
- 12
- 25
Coach
Tom Shaw
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 10
- 7
- 20
- 32
- 11
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↓ Charlie Savage 64'
-
36
Michael Craig ↓ Ben Elliott 64'
Bench
- 22
-
27
Amadou Salif Mbengue ↑ 90'
-
8
Charlie Savage ↑ 64'
- 42
- 24
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 64'
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Ryan One | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.28
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC or Reading FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Reading FC
59%
Lincoln City FC or Reading FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.