Thursday , 2 July 2026

Reading FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Reading FC
3 – 1
Full Time
Burton Albion FC
Tue 1 Oct 2024 · 19:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium 8,774 HT 45' · FT 45'
Chem Campbell 23' 1–0
Chem Campbell 42' 2–0
Sam Smith 82' 3–0
3–1 84' Danilo Orsi-Dadomo
Y 41' Dylan Williams
Kelvin Ehibhationhan 50' Y
Y 81' Elliot Watt
Charlie Savage 85' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Alex Chilowicz
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2 Stuart Butler
3 games this season 🟨 0.0/game ⚽ 4.0 goals/game

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

3
1
2
Reading FC 6 games · Avg 3.2 goals Burton Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-10-01 Reading FC 3–1 Burton Albion FC 2024-04-20 Burton Albion FC 3–2 Reading FC 2023-09-30 Reading FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Burton Albion FC H 3–1 W
28 Sep Huddersfield Town AFC H 2–1 W
21 Sep Bolton Wanderers FC A 2–5 L
14 Sep Leyton Orient FC H 0–1 L
31 Aug Charlton Athletic FC H 2–0 W
24 Aug Wrexham AFC A 0–3 L
Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Reading FC A 1–3 L
28 Sep Blackpool FC A 0–3 L
21 Sep Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
14 Sep Rotherham United FC A 2–2 D
31 Aug Northampton Town FC A 0–0 D
24 Aug Stevenage FC H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Reading FC Burton Albion FC
#12 Position #17
63 Points 54
46 Played 46
16 / 15 / 15 W / D / L 13 / 15 / 18
64 Scored 50
60 Conceded 60
+4 GD -10
1.37 PPG 1.17
35% Win % 28%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Reading FC are 12th (63 pts). Burton Albion FC are 17th (54 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Burton Albion FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' Scotland international Elliot Watt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Burton Albion FC's shape.
  • 20' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Burton Albion FC backline.
  • 23' What a moment for Chem Campbell! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Mark Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 33' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Burton Albion FC's compact .
  • 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Burton Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 41' That is a card for Burton Albion FC. Dylan Williams will be fuming at that decision.
  • 42' GOAL! Chem Campbell fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 47' Over 47 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 50' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kelvin Ehibhationhan on 50.
  • 55' 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.
  • 57' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Kgaogelo Chauke is replaced by Ciaran Gilligan on 57 minute.
  • 62' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 65' A change in the Reading FC ranks — Michael Craig exits the field as Kelvin Abrefa enters on 65.
  • 70' Both keepers have barely been tested. Reading FC and Burton Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 71' A change in the Burton Albion FC ranks — Romelle Donovan exits the field as Danilo Orsi-Dadomo enters on 71.
  • 73' Udoka Malife is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Cooper Love at the 73 minute mark.
  • 78' A quiet spell here at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Burton Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 81' Burton Albion FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 82' What a strike from Sam Smith! The score is 3-0.
  • 84' The England Danilo Orsi-Dadomo breaks the deadlock on 84 minutes. 3-1!
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Charlie Savage on 85 minutes.
  • 86' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Andre Garcia departs to be replaced by Harlee Dean.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Chem Campbell is replaced by Adrian Akande on 90 minute.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Burton Albion FC.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mark Robinson

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Sam Smith 3
Chem Campbell 2
Rumarn Burrell 2
Mustapha Carayol 1
Bobby Kamwa 1
Danilo Orsi-Dadomo 1
Michael Craig 1
Jon Bodvarsson 1

Head to Head

2024-10-01 Reading FC 3–1 Burton Albion FC 2024-04-20 Burton Albion FC 3–2 Reading FC 2023-09-30 Reading FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC

Reading FC Form

2024-10-01 Reading FC 3–1 Burton Albion FC W 2024-09-28 Reading FC 2–1 Huddersfield Town AFC W 2024-09-21 Bolton Wanderers FC 5–2 Reading FC L 2024-09-14 Reading FC 0–1 Leyton Orient FC L 2024-08-31 Reading FC 2–0 Charlton Athletic FC W 2024-08-24 Wrexham AFC 3–0 Reading FC L

Burton Albion FC Form

2024-10-01 Reading FC 3–1 Burton Albion FC L 2024-09-28 Blackpool FC 3–0 Burton Albion FC L 2024-09-21 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Barnsley FC L 2024-09-14 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC D 2024-08-31 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2024-08-24 Burton Albion FC 0–0 Stevenage FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.79 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC54% Draw25% Burton Albion FC21%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
46%
Reading FC or Burton Albion FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Reading FC38% Draw45% Burton Albion FC17%
Actual: Reading FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.3%
0 – 0
7.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.5%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Burton Albion FC covers
-2.5 14% — 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 23% 46%
-0.5 54% — 46%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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