Sunday , 16 August 2026

Peterborough United FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Peterborough United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Reading FC
Tue 26 Dec 2023 · 15:00 UTC Weston Homes Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Josh Knight 39' 1–0
1–1 63' Sam Smith
Ephron Mason-Clark 69' 2–1
2–2 85' Femi Azeez
Y 56' Amadou Salif Mbengue
Ephron Mason-Clark 76' Y
Y 90' Sam Smith
Y 90' Harvey Knibbs

Overview

Match Preview

Peterborough United FC vs Reading FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David Rock
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Grant Taylor

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

2
3
3
Peterborough United FC 8 games · Avg 2.6 goals Reading FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-26 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Reading FC 2023-08-05 Reading FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC 2022-02-16 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Reading FC 2021-09-14 Reading FC 3–1 Peterborough United FC

Recent Form

Peterborough United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Reading FC H 2–2 D
23 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 2–1 W
16 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 1–0 W
09 Dec Oxford United FC H 3–0 W
02 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC H 2–1 W
28 Nov Stevenage FC A 2–2 D
Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Dec Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
23 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 2–0 W
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

Season Stats

Peterborough United FC Reading FC
#30 Position #24
0 Points 0
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 1
0 Scored 3
2 Conceded 4
-2 GD -1
0.00 PPG 0.00
0% Win % 0%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season

Peterborough United FC are 30th (0 pts). Reading FC are 24th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Weston Homes Stadium as Peterborough United FC face off against Reading FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' England international Josh Knight has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 25' Joel Randall has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 198 appearances.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Darren Ferguson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 39' Peterborough United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josh Knight on 39.
  • 44' Reading FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 49' Supporters expect more eagerness from Peter Kioso, as he is very good at scoring at Weston Homes Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 54' Reading FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sam Smith is hanging Kelvin Ehibhationhan on the field on 54 minute.
  • 56' That looks like a foul for a card for Amadou Salif Mbengue.
  • 60' Clinton Mola is replacing Amadou Salif Mbengue for the Reading FC side.
  • 61' Ben Elliott gets the nod from Reading FC. He replaces Paul Mukairu and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 63' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Sam Smith makes it 1-1.
  • 68' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Archie Collins suffering a number of foals already.
  • 69' What a moment for Ephron Mason-Clark! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 74' Harvey Knibbs is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Reading FC so far.
  • 76' The referee has no hesitation. Ephron Mason-Clark is booked for Peterborough United FC — card on 76.
  • 80' The whistle greets Joel Randall as he departs to be replaced by David Ajiboye.
  • 85' Goal! Femi Azeez scores his 18 goal in 379 matches.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Peterborough United FC — Malik Mothersille on, Ricky Jade-Jones off on 86 minutes.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Sam Smith.
  • 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Peterborough United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Ferguson

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Harvey Knibbs 3
Tom Dele-Bashiru 3
Nathan Thompson 2
Ephron Mason-Clark 2
Sam Smith 1
Femi Azeez 1
Josh Knight 1
Emmanuel Fernandez 1

Head to Head

2023-12-26 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Reading FC 2023-08-05 Reading FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC 2022-02-16 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Reading FC 2021-09-14 Reading FC 3–1 Peterborough United FC

Peterborough United FC Form

2023-12-26 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2023-12-23 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Peterborough United FC W 2023-12-16 Fleetwood Town FC 0–1 Peterborough United FC W 2023-12-09 Peterborough United FC 3–0 Oxford United FC W 2023-12-02 Peterborough United FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2023-11-28 Stevenage FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC D

Reading FC Form

2023-12-26 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2023-12-23 Reading FC 2–0 Wigan Athletic FC W 2023-12-16 Lincoln City FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2023-12-12 Reading FC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2023-12-09 Reading FC 1–3 Barnsley FC L 2023-12-03 Eastleigh FC 2–1 Reading FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.83 Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.86 Reading FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Reading FC to win 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Peterborough United FC22% Draw17% Reading FC61%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 3.69
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Peterborough United FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Reading FC
78%
Peterborough United FC or Reading FC
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Peterborough United FC9% Draw33% Reading FC58%
Actual: Peterborough United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.4%
0 – 3
9.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 3
7.8%
0 – 1
7.1%
0 – 4
6.7%
1 – 1
6.6%
1 – 4
5.6%
0 – 5
3.9%
0 – 0
3.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 5
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC

Handicap Peterborough United FC covers Push Reading FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 5% 92%
-0.5 8% — 92%
+0.5 23% — 77%
+1 23% 19% 58%
+1.5 42% — 58%
+2 42% 21% 37%
+2.5 63% — 37%

Clean Sheet

Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
7% ✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✓

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