Sunday , 16 August 2026

Reading FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2024-25
Reading FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Cambridge United FC
Tue 3 Dec 2024 · 20:00 UTC Select Car Leasing Stadium 8,333 HT 45' · FT 45'
Lewis Wing 49' 1–0
Mamadi Camara 60' 2–0
Lewis Wing 63' 3–0
Mamadi Camara 9' Y
Y 54' Jordan Cousins
Ben Elliott 56' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Reading FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
  • Assistant 2 Hugh Gilroy (England)

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

3
1
Reading FC 4 games · Avg 3.0 goals Cambridge United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Recent Form

Reading FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Cambridge United FC H 3–0 W
01 Dec Harborough Town FC H 5–3 W
26 Nov Barnsley FC A 2–2 D
23 Nov Peterborough United FC A 2–1 W
09 Nov Stevenage FC A 1–1 D
02 Nov Fleetwood Town FC H 2–0 W
Cambridge United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Dec Reading FC A 0–3 L
30 Nov Wigan Athletic FC H 1–2 L
26 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Northampton Town FC A 0–0 D
16 Nov Barnsley FC H 1–1 D
09 Nov Peterborough United FC A 1–6 L

Season Stats

Reading FC Cambridge United FC
#24 Position #12
0 Points 3
1 Played 1
0 / 0 / 1 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
3 Scored 3
4 Conceded 2
-1 GD +1
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Reading FC are 24th (0 pts). Cambridge United FC are 12th (3 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
Cambridge United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Reading FC and Cambridge United FC has kicked off!
  • 5' 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 James Brophy suffering a number of foals already.
  • 9' The referee has no hesitation. Mamadi Camara is booked for Reading FC — card on 9.
  • 14' Reading FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 19' 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.
  • 24' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Reading FC and Cambridge United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 44' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 49' Lewis Wing puts Reading FC on the lead.
  • 54' Jordan Cousins catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 54.
  • 56' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Ben Elliott gets a card.
  • 56' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Charlie Savage departs to be replaced by Harvey Knibbs.
  • 60' Mamadi Camara makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Reading FC are in front.
  • 62' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 62 minute. Shayne Lavery leaves to be changed by Brandon Njoku.
  • 63' What a strike from Lewis Wing! The score is 3-0.
  • 68' Kelland Watts is replacing James Brophy for the Cambridge United FC side.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Cambridge United FC! Ryan Loft comes on to replace Dan N'Lundulu.
  • 74' Reading FC have won 433 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 79' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 83' The whistle greets Elias Kachunga as he departs to be replaced by Amaru Kaunda.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Reading FC team. Amadou Salif Mbengue is replaced by Harlee Dean on 86 minute.
  • 89' The Reading FC manager makes a substitution. Mamadi Camara departs to be replaced by Jayden Wareham.
  • 90' Emmanuel Osho is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chem Campbell at the 90 minute mark.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cambridge United FC.

Lineups

Reading FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Garry Monk

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Wing 3
Harvey Knibbs 2
Sam Smith 2
Mamadi Camara 1
Elias Kachunga 1
Fejiri Okenabirhie 1
Femi Azeez 1
Kelvin Ehibhationhan 1

Head to Head

2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC 2024-03-16 Reading FC 4–0 Cambridge United FC 2023-09-04 Cambridge United FC 1–0 Reading FC

Reading FC Form

2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC W 2024-12-01 Reading FC 5–3 Harborough Town FC W 2024-11-26 Barnsley FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2024-11-23 Peterborough United FC 1–2 Reading FC W 2024-11-09 Stevenage FC 1–1 Reading FC D 2024-11-02 Reading FC 2–0 Fleetwood Town FC W

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-12-03 Reading FC 3–0 Cambridge United FC L 2024-11-30 Cambridge United FC 1–2 Wigan Athletic FC L 2024-11-26 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2024-11-23 Northampton Town FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-11-16 Cambridge United FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D 2024-11-09 Peterborough United FC 6–1 Cambridge United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
4.1 Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
4.66 Cambridge United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 99% + Both teams to score 96%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Reading FC45% Draw17% Cambridge United FC38%
Actual: Reading FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes96% 0% No4%
Avg goals/match: 8.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 100%
0%
± 1.5 100%
0%
± 2.5 99%
1%
± 3.5 96%
4%
± 4.5 91%
9%

Double Chance

Reading FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Cambridge United FC
55%
Reading FC or Cambridge United FC
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Reading FC33% Draw24% Cambridge United FC43%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–0 not predicted
3 – 0
Actual
4 – 4
4.1%
3 – 4
4%
4 – 5
3.7%
3 – 5
3.7%
4 – 3
3.6%
3 – 3
3.6%
5 – 4
3.3%
5 – 5
3.1%
2 – 4
3.1%
4 – 6
2.9%
5 – 3
2.9%
3 – 6
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Reading FC

Handicap Reading FC covers Push Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 10% 77%
-1.5 23% — 77%
-1 23% 13% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 15% 33%
+1.5 67% — 33%
+2 67% 13% 20%
+2.5 80% — 20%

Clean Sheet

Reading FC keeps clean sheet
1% ✗
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
2% ✓

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