Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC — League One at LNER Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Adam Herczeg
- Assistant 1 Callum Gough (England)
- Assistant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec | Reading FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Nov | Crawley Town FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Nov | Wrexham AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Dec | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Harborough Town FC | H | 5–3 | W |
| 26 Nov | Barnsley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Lincoln City FC | Reading FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #12 |
| 103 | Points | 63 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 31 / 10 / 5 | W / D / L | 16 / 15 / 15 |
| 89 | Scored | 64 |
| 41 | Conceded | 60 |
| +48 | GD | +4 |
| 2.24 | PPG | 1.37 |
| 67% | Win % | 35% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Lincoln City FC are 1st (103 pts). Reading FC are 12th (63 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at LNER Stadium!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bailey Cadamarteri makes it 1-0.
- 13' Ethan Hamilton, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' Lincoln City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 23' The travelling Reading FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' Conor McGrandles has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 177 appearances.
- 33' Reading 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.
- 37' The referee calls foul for Louie Holzman. He receives a card.
- 41' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Mamadi Camara exits the field as Harlee Dean enters on 41.
- 46' Recco Hackett-Fairchild has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 55' Ben House has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 55.
- 60' 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.
- 61' Abraham Kanu gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Andre Garcia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 66' Dylan Duffy is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Lincoln City FC tonight.
- 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Skubala might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' GOAL! Recco Hackett-Fairchild scores on 72. Assisted by Lewis Montsma
- 75' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 75 minute. Bailey Cadamarteri leaves to be changed by Freddie Draper.
- 78' The referee shows Lincoln City FC player a card on 78.
- 80' The Reading FC bench stirs into life. Chem Campbell is withdrawn and Jayden Wareham gets his opportunity.
- 81' Erik Ring is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jovon Makama at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Lincoln City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Reading FC's shape.
- 90' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Recco Hackett-Fairchild is withdrawn and Dylan Duffy gets his opportunity.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Reading FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 2
- 15
- 6
-
18
Ben House ↓ Jack Moylan 75'
- 4
- 23
- 1
-
27
Jovon Makama ↓ Erik Ring 81'
- 9
Bench
-
11
Ethan Hamilton ↑ 90'
- 21
-
12
Erik Ring ↑ 81'
-
17
Dylan Duffy ↑ 90'
- 16
-
34
Freddie Draper ↑ 75'
-
28
Jack Moylan ↑ 75'
Coach
Michael Skubala
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
-
20
Chem Campbell ↓ Jayden Wareham 80'
-
28
Mamadi Camara ↓ Harlee Dean 41'
- 34
- 5
- 8
- 24
-
30
Andre Garcia ↓ Abraham Kanu 61'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Harlee Dean ↑ 41'
- 46
-
19
Jayden Wareham ↑ 80'
-
32
Abraham Kanu ↑ 61'
- 49
Coach
Noel Hunt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan One | 1 |
| Jack Moylan | 1 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 1 |
| Tyler Bindon | 1 |
| Freddie Draper | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.82
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.71
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Lincoln City FC to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Reading FC
40%
Lincoln City FC or Reading FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Lincoln City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.8%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11%
0 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.7%
4 – 0
3.5%
1 – 2
3.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 25% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
50%
✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.