Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Lincoln City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Reading FC
Sat 21 Dec 2024 · 12:30 UTC LNER Stadium 9,396 HT 45' · FT 45'
Bailey Cadamarteri 8' 1–0
Recco Hackett-Fairchild 72' 2–0
R 37' Louie Holzman
Ben House 55' Y
Y 55' Harlee Dean
Paudie O'Connor 78' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Lincoln City FC vs Reading FC — League One at LNER Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Adam Herczeg
  • Assistant 1 Callum Gough (England)
  • Assistant 2
5 games this season 🟨 3.2/game ⚽ 11.8 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

4
2
Lincoln City FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-21 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Reading FC 2024-04-06 Reading FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC 2023-12-16 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Reading FC

Recent Form

Lincoln City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
17% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
43% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Reading FC
Jack Marriott 8 G
Jacob Brown 2 G
George Earthy 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Lincoln City FC welcome Reading FC for this crunch clash at LNER Stadium.
  • 5' Lincoln City FC currently sit 9 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 8' Bailey Cadamarteri doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 13' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 18' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Reading FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 23' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 28' Reading FC have won 441 goals from 382 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 33' The 25-year-old Ethan Erhahon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 37' Controversy at the stadium! Louie Holzman argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 41' Another substitution for Reading FC to replace Mamadi Camara by Harlee Dean on 41 minute.
  • 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Recco Hackett-Fairchild made 20 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 55' It’s a booking for Lincoln City FC player. Ben House gets a card.
  • 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Lincoln City FC and Reading FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 61' The whistle greets Andre Garcia as he departs to be replaced by Abraham Kanu.
  • 66' Reading FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 71' Andre Garcia needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 72' Goal! Recco Hackett-Fairchild scores his 24 goal in 20 matches.
  • 75' Another change for Lincoln City FC made on 75 minute. Bailey Cadamarteri leaves to be changed by Freddie Draper.
  • 78' Poor challenge from Paudie O'Connor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 80' Jayden Wareham gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Chem Campbell and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 81' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Jovon Makama departs to be replaced by Erik Ring.
  • 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Skubala will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 90' The Lincoln City FC bench stirs into life. Recco Hackett-Fairchild is withdrawn and Dylan Duffy gets his opportunity.
  • The points are shared — Lincoln City FC 2-0 Reading FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Lincoln City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skubala

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Noel Hunt

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-12-21 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Reading FC 2024-04-06 Reading FC 1–1 Lincoln City FC 2023-12-16 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Reading FC

Lincoln City FC Form

2024-12-21 Lincoln City FC 2–0 Reading FC W 2024-12-14 Huddersfield Town AFC 2–2 Lincoln City FC D 2024-12-07 Lincoln City FC 0–0 Charlton Athletic FC D 2024-12-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Lincoln City FC L 2024-11-30 Crawley Town FC 3–4 Lincoln City FC W 2024-11-26 Wrexham AFC 1–0 Lincoln City FC L

Reading FC Form

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 2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC W 2024-12-01 Reading FC 5–3 Harborough Town FC W 2024-11-26 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36 Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Lincoln City FC51% Draw29% Reading FC20%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Lincoln City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Reading FC
49%
Lincoln City FC or Reading FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Lincoln City FC33% Draw52% Reading FC15%
Actual: Lincoln City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.8%
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.9%
0 – 2
3.4%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC

Handicap Lincoln City FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 25% 51%
-0.5 49% — 51%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 14% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
46% ✗
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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