Reading FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 15 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Sean Rothwell (England)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Fudge (England)
7 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 10.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Derby County FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Carlisle United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 20 Feb | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Reading FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–6 | L |
| 09 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 24 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Reading FC | Cambridge United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #10 |
| 22 | Points | 21 |
| 15 | Played | 14 |
| 6 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 5 / 6 / 3 |
| 26 | Scored | 21 |
| 18 | Conceded | 21 |
| +8 | GD | +0 |
| 1.47 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 40% | Win % | 36% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
7%
Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season
Cambridge United FC this season
Reading FC are 7th (22 pts). Cambridge United FC are 10th (21 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
–/–
31-45
7/–
46-60
7/3
61-75
4/4
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
4/5
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G | |
| Jacob Brown | 4 G | 1 A |
| Kyrell Lisbie | 3 G | 1 A |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Cambridge United FC
| Ben Knight | 4 G | 2 A |
| Shayne Lavery | 3 G | 2 A |
| Sullay Kaikai | 3 G | 1 A |
| Gassan Ahadme | 3 G | |
| Zak Bradshaw | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Reading FC have kicked off against Cambridge United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from James Gibbons, as he is very good at scoring at Select Car Leasing Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 11' Sam Smith has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 11 minutes.
- 16' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 21' 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.
- 26' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Cambridge United FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 31' Reading FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cambridge United FC's shape.
- 36' Cambridge United FC looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Kelland Watts scoring 1 goals.
- 41' Over 41 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' It is a substitution in Cambridge United FC team. Danny Andrew is replaced by Sullay Kaikai on 46 minute.
- 47' The deadlock is broken! Femi Azeez gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 52' It’s high time Barry Corr made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' Ben Elliott makes way for Paul Mukairu at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Reading FC.
- 61' 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.
- 62' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Wing makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 62.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 72' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' The crowd applauds Jordan Cousins as he leaves the pitch. Jack Lankester steps in for Cambridge United FC.
- 77' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Kelvin Abrefa comes on to replace Femi Azeez.
- 82' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 82 minute. Lyle Taylor leaves to be changed by Gassan Ahadme.
- 84' Cambridge United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 84.
- 85' Brilliant from the forward! Kelvin Ehibhationhan makes it 4-0 with a superb finish on 85.
- 88' Harlee Dean is replacing Amadou Salif Mbengue for the Reading FC side.
- Another three points for Reading FC.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 10
- 22
- 7
- 2
- 20
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Kelvin Abrefa 77'
- 27
- 8
- 24
-
4
Ben Elliott ↓ Paul Mukairu 56'
Bench
- 1
-
6
Harlee Dean ↑ 88'
-
40
Tivonge Rushesha ↑ 88'
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↑ 56'
-
30
Kelvin Abrefa ↑ 77'
-
15
Kelvin Ehibhationhan ↑ 77'
- 19
Coach
Ruben Selles
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 21
- 5
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↓ Jack Lankester 73'
- 6
-
3
Danny Andrew ↓ Sullay Kaikai 46'
-
18
Lyle Taylor ↓ Gassan Ahadme 82'
-
1
Jack Stevens ↓ Will Mannion 46'
- 26
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 27
-
14
Sullay Kaikai ↑ 46'
-
10
Jack Lankester ↑ 73'
- 19
- 15
-
23
Gassan Ahadme ↑ 82'
-
25
Will Mannion ↑ 46'
Coach
Barry Corr
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lewis Wing | 3 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Elias Kachunga | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Kelland Watts | 1 |
| Liam Bennett | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-03-16
Reading FC
4–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-03-12
Lincoln City FC
6–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-03-09
Cambridge United FC
1–1
Northampton Town FC
D
2024-03-02
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-27
Stevenage FC
1–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-02-24
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.43
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
34%
Reading FC or Cambridge United FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
5%
4 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 21% | 52% |
| -1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| -1 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.