Reading FC vs Burnley FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Burnley FC — FA Cup at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Burnley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Davies (England)
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Emily Carney (England)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Burnley FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Cambridge United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Mansfield Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 21 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan | Reading FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Dec | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Burnley FC this season
Burnley FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Reading FC is hosting Burnley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Zian Flemming has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lucas Pires is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Burnley FC.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mike Tresor, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Burnley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Reading FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 50' Reading FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Jay Rodriguez is booked for Burnley FC — card on 53.
- 58' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 68' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Magnificent from Lyle Foster! That is 19 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' The Burnley FC bench stirs into life. John Egan is withdrawn and Hjalmar Ekdal gets his opportunity.
- 77' Against the run of play, Lewis Wing has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
- 87' Burnley FC ring the changes. Luca Koleosho has done his job and it is now time for Bashir Humphreys to step up.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Burnley FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
-
29
Lewis Wing ↓ Jack Senga-Ngoyi 113'
- 10
-
14
Tivonge Rushesha ↓ Ashqar Ahmed 107'
- 7
- 2
- 8
- 24
- 19
- 32
Bench
- 22
- 38
- 34
-
46
Jack Senga-Ngoyi ↑ 113'
- –
-
39
Ashqar Ahmed ↑ 107'
- 49
- –
Coach
Noel Hunt
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
35
Ashley Barnes ↓ Zian Flemming 94'
-
16
John Egan ↓ Hjalmar Ekdal 72'
- 4
- 32
- 17
- 23
- 30
-
2
Oliver Sonne ↓ Mike Tresor 87'
-
49
Tommy McDermott ↓ Josh Laurent 105'
- 43
Bench
-
19
Zian Flemming ↑ 94'
- 44
- 20
-
12
Bashir Humphreys ↑ 87'
-
18
Hjalmar Ekdal ↑ 72'
-
29
Josh Laurent ↑ 105'
-
31
Mike Tresor ↑ 87'
- –
- –
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Zian Flemming | 2 |
| Lyle Foster | 1 |
| Tom Ince | 1 |
| Benson Manuel | 1 |
| Anass Zaroury | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Burnley FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burnley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Burnley FC
70%
Reading FC or Burnley FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
9.7%
0 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.