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 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Benjamin Speedie (England)
- Assistant 1 Sean Rothwell (England)
- Assistant 2 Samuel Fudge (England)
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
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 |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Select Car Leasing Stadium!
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Reading FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Barry Corr will be considering his options from the bench.
- 11' A stunning finish from Sam Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 16' Gassan Ahadme is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cambridge United FC so far.
- 21' 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 Ben Elliott suffering a number of foals already.
- 26' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 31' Reading FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 31.
- 36' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Cambridge United FC's compact .
- 41' Clinton Mola has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 46 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' Cambridge United FC make a change. Danny Andrew trudges off to be replaced by Sullay Kaikai on 46 minutes.
- 47' Femi Azeez has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' The whistle greets Ben Elliott as he departs to be replaced by Paul Mukairu.
- 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 62' What composure from Lewis Wing! The England international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 73' Cambridge United FC ring the changes. Jordan Cousins has done his job and it is now time for Jack Lankester to step up.
- 77' Fresh legs for Reading FC! Kelvin Abrefa comes on to replace Femi Azeez.
- 82' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Gassan Ahadme comes on to replace Lyle Taylor.
- 84' Ryan Bennett catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
- 85' Kelvin Ehibhationhan makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Reading FC are in front.
- 88' The crowd applauds Amadou Salif Mbengue as he leaves the pitch. Harlee Dean steps in for Reading FC.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Reading FC 4-0 Cambridge United 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 |
| Sam Smith | 2 |
| Harvey Knibbs | 2 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Femi Azeez | 1 |
| Kelvin Ehibhationhan | 1 |
| Mamadi Camara | 1 |
| Elias Kachunga | 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
4 / 4
2.02
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC to win 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
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
85%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
38%
Reading FC or Cambridge United FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Reading FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
1 – 0
11.4%
1 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 2
3.7%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Cambridge United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.